Spring has officially arrived and our garden is in full bloom which, of course, has me thinking about how to incorporate these messengers of a new season into some fun new recipes. Tonight, I was inspired by our lemon-scented geraniums and made martinis. Yes, martinis on a random Monday night- why not!? Can you just picture serving these for a spring garden party?
Lemon-Geranium Scented Martinis (makes 4):
- Make a simple syrup using 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and a few geranium blossoms. heat until the sugar has just dissolved. Let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes (or longer for a more intense flavor). Strain out the flowers.
- For each martini, combine ice cubes, 1 ounce of the infused syrup, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 ounces chilled vodka. Shake. Serve, Enjoy!
Stay tuned for more garden inspired delicacies.
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