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Shamrock Sour Martini
Shake up a vibrant green cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day with melon liqueur, vodka, fresh lime, and a shimmering gold sugar rim.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Sarah Holden📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved (the syrup should be clear, not cloudy), 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a heatproof container. Let cool completely, about ⏱️ 1 hour on the counter or ⏱️ 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
2
For the cocktail: Place the gold sanding sugar in a shallow dish. Run the lime wedge around the rims of 2 coupe or martini glasses, then dip the rims into the sanding sugar, turning to coat; chill until ready to serve.
3
To make the garnish, slice the honeydew into ⅛-inch-thick slices. Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter (about 1 inch) to cut out 8 hearts. Thread 2 hearts onto a toothpick or cocktail pick so the bottom points meet. Repeat with the remaining hearts on 3 more toothpicks.
4
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the melon liqueur, vodka, lime juice, and 1 ounce simple syrup (reserve the remaining syrup for another use). Cover and shake vigorously until cold, 10 to ⏱️ 20 seconds. Strain between the prepared glasses and top each with a splash of sparkling water.
5
To garnish the drinks, rest one pick horizontally across the rim of each glass. Place a second pick upright so it is perpendicular to the horizontal pick, aligning the heart points in the center to create a four-leaf clover.
Nutrition Facts
calories
699 Calories
fat Content
0 g
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
135 g
sodium Content
14 mg
protein Content
0 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
137 g
saturated Fat Content
0 g
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