Ultimate Lemon Drop 

  • 1/4 of a large lemon, cut into 2 wedges
  • Sugar for rims of glasses
  • 2 large sprigs lemon verbena, plus 2 small sprigs for garnish
  • 3 ounces citrus-flavored vodka (Grey Goose)
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • Ice Cubes
Run one lemon wedge around the rims of two martini glasses. On a small plate spread a generous amount of sugar and turn glasses upside down in the sugar to coat the rims. Stand them up and let the sugar dry until hardened.

In a cocktail shaker, put lemon wedges and lemon verbena, crushing them with a wooden spoon. Add vodka, Cointreau, and a large scoop of ice cubes.

Cap and shake vigorously. Strain into sugared glasses and garnish with reserved lemon verbena.

Makes 2 servings.

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