Limoncello Lemon Drop Martini
1 - 1 1/2 oz Limoncello liqueur
1 fresh lemon, sliced
1 Tbs simple syrup (more if a sweeter drink is desired)*
1 package lemon drop candy
Place lemon drop candy in a heavy duty zip-top bag, press out all air and seal well. Pound the candy with a hammer or heavy pan on a hard surface until the candy is well pulverized into nothing but dust and very fine candy particles.
Prepare a martini glass by rubbing the rim with a slice of lemon, then dipping it in the pulverized lemon drop candy to coat the entire rim lightly.
Pour vodka, Limoncello, 2 slices of lemon and 1 Tbs simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled half-way with ice. Muddle the lemons in the shaker with a cocktail muddler or wooden dowel and then shake well. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and serve.
Note: To make simple syrup for cocktails, iced tea, lemonade, etc. - place 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of filtered water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar melts completely. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature before using.
If you cannot find lemon-drop candy or prefer a fresher option, wash one organic lemon well and remove the zest with a microplane tool. Combine the zest with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a heavy duty zip-top bag, seal it well and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Use the lemon infused sugar to rim the glass.
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