THYMELESS LEMON MARTINIS

Serves: 4

Print

With ImageWithout Image

THYMELESS LEMON MARTINIS

Ready in: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Fresh thyme sprigs infused in simple syrup and shaken with Citron Vodka and Limoncello…What could be better?

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• zest of 1 lemon
• 12 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 cup lemon-flavored vodka
• 1/4 cup Limoncello

Instructions

1. To make the herb-simple syrup for the martini, combine the water, sugar and lemon zest in a saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stir to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat. Add the thyme to the hot simple syrup and allow it to steep while for 1 hour to infuse the herb flavor.
2. Strain the mixture and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, Limoncello and 4 tablespoons of the herb-syrup. Shake well and strain into 4 chilled martini glasses.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @chefjamiegwen on instagram and hashtag it # chefjamiegwen