Today, I want to share a couple of local ingredients that make the perfect combo.
The first is Meyer lemons. Lemons are everywhere right now. There’s probably a free bag by the water cooler at your work—seriously we all have bags and bags. Last week, we were out at my mother-in-law’s house and picked about 60 pounds of lemons… ahhh!
The other is Corbin Vodka, locally grown in Atwater, CA, and a unique vodka you need to try (click here to find it at a location near you). Corbin Vodka is so unique because it’s made with sweet potatoes. My husband, who is a vodka connoisseur (me, I’m more of a common-sewer), says Corbin grabs your attention up front but goes down smoothly and doesn’t need a chaser. Corbin is pricier than some vodkas, but in our opinion, it’s totally worth it.
Corbin also mixes beautifully, as you’ll see below!
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The key to a good Lemon Drop Martini is to get it really cold. That happens when you shake it hard and probably longer than you think you need to.
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So, when you pour it into the glass after all that shaking, it gets an icy film on top—YUM. Love that sweet-tart flavor of a lemon drop martini!
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- 3 parts Corbin Vodka
- 1 1/2 parts simple syrup*
- 1 1/2 parts fresh Meyer lemon juice
- Combine vodka, simple sugar and lemon juice in a martini shaker (or mason jar will work in a pinch!)
- Fill with ice and shake until frothy (about 10-15 good shakes).
- That’s it, serve in a chilled glass. Cheers!
Another favorite use of lemons for me is in Creamy Lemon Pasta, a recipe I shared last year with FresYes. What’s your favorite way to enjoy lemons? Let me know in the comments!
*Simple sugar is easily made. Combine equal parts sugar and water in a pan on the stove. Bring to a bubble and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Chill until ready to use, preferably in a Corbin Vodka Lemon Drop Martini!
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