Apricot Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1 oz apricot brandy
1 oz fresh lemon juice
oz simple syrup
Sugar for rimming the glass
Garnish: Lemon twist or apricot slice
Directions:
Prep the Glass:
Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass into lemon juice, then coat with sugar. Set aside.
Mix the Cocktail:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka, apricot brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Shake:
Shake vigorously for 1520 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain and Serve:
Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish:
Add a lemon twist or an apricot slice for a bright, elegant finish.