Lemon Grass Lychee Martini

Refreshing lemongrass and sweet lychee flavor this thoroughly modern martini.

Makes 1 serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate Time: 2 hours

Lemon Grass Lychee Martini

Ingredients

Lemon Grass Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 stalks Thai Kitchen® Lemongrass, cut into thirds

For each Lemon Grass Lychee Martini:
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Lemon Grass Simple Syrup
1 ounce lychee juice (from canned lychees)
1 lemon wedge
1 lemon twist

Directions

1. For the Simple Syrup, mix sugar, water and lemongrass pieces in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 2 hours. Strain. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (This makes enough simple syrup for 8 martinis.)

2. For each Martini, fill cocktail shaker half full with cracked ice. Add vodka, simple syrup and lychee juice; shake until well mixed and chilled. Strain into martini glass. Squeeze juice from lemon wedge into martini. Rub lemon twist around rim of glass, then drop into martini.