Limey Martini
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, the Limey Martini is your new go-to cocktail for elegant gatherings or a quiet evening unwind. Blending the crisp botanical notes of gin with the tangy zing of freshly squeezed lime juice, this martini gets a balanced sweetness from simple syrup and a sophisticated citrus twist from Cointreau or Triple Sec. Shaken with ice to perfection and garnished with a lime wheel or twist, this vibrant cocktail is ready in just 5 minutes and makes a stunning single serving. Perfect for lovers of classic martinis but with a citrus-forward twist, the Limey Martini is a delicious way to elevate your cocktail repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 piece Lime wheel or twist (for garnish)
Instructions
Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau.
Add the ice cubes to the shaker and secure the lid tightly.
Shake the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Discard the ice water from the martini glass and strain the cocktail into the glass using a fine-mesh strainer or the shaker’s built-in strainer.
Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim of the glass or float it on top of the drink for an elegant finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 36 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
