Jasmine Martini

Name: Jasmine Martini
Ingredients: 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

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest in a pot over medium heat.
2

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.
3

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.
4

In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of the jasmine syrup.
5

Shake until frothy and pour into chilled martini glasses.
6

Float a jasmine flower in each glass for great presentation.