Meyer Lemon Drop Martini

• Simple Syrup
• ounce water↗1
• ounce sugar (measure in a cocktail jigger)↗1
• meyer lemon, zest of↗1
• Martini
• meyer lemons, juice of↗2
• ounces vodka↗3
• sugar, to rim the martini glass↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make the simple syrup, combine 1 oz. water, 1 oz. sugar (measure in a cocktail jigger) and the lemon zest in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   In a cocktail shaker, combine a handful of ice, the lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses rimmed with sugar. Drop two thinly sliced lemon disks into each glass.