Jasmine martini

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For the florally-inclined:

 

Jasmine Martini

 

Yield: 4 martinis

 

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 strips orange zest

1 handful pesticide-free jasmine flowers, plus more for garnish

1/2 cup vodka

1/4 cup Grand Marnier

1 lemon, juiced

 

Combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest in a pot over medium heat. Gently

simmer for 2 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, swirling the pot over

the heat now and then – do not allow to boil or get dark. Put the jasmine

in a mason jar or glass container and pour the sugar syrup on top; steep

for 1 to 2 hours to infuse the jasmine flavor into the syrup.

 

In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, Grand Marnier,

lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of the jasmine syrup. Shake until frothy and

pour into chilled martini glasses. Float a jasmine flower in each glass for

great presentation.

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