Lemon Vodka Martinis

prep time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 30 minuts (includes 15 minutes chilling glasses)

Makes 8 drinks

Connie Reeves

Special drink for festive occasions

ingredients

Ice cubes
2 c. lemon vodka, chilled
8 tsp. dry vermouth (3 Tbsp. + 2 tsp)

directions

Prepare the drinks

1
Chill 8 martini glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes.
2
For each serving, put several ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and add 1/4 c. (2 fl. oz.) of the vodka and 1 tsp. or less of the vermouth. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon, perhaps a couple of cranberries in the bottom.

notes

We had a holiday party in 2007 and made these drinks from a Williams-Sonoma book, wanting to try something new. I loved it, but only Wendy Schneider was willing to try it with me. Great to sip on and so different from our usual fare.

Source: Christmas Entertaining