Verdant Lemon Martini
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Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
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Stir well with bar spoon
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
A striking emerald elixir that bridges the gap between classic martini elegance and herbaceous adventure.
The Verdant Lemon Martini delivers a complex sip where juniper-forward gin creates a sturdy backbone for the sunny brightness of limoncello. Green Chartreuse weaves its signature botanical tapestry throughout—adding notes of anise, mint, and pine—while dry vermouth tempers the sweetness with sophisticated restraint. This cocktail requires basic stirring technique but relies on premium ingredients that truly shine when properly balanced, making it moderately challenging but worth the effort. Perfect for spring gatherings or as an appetite-stimulating aperitif before a special dinner, it pairs beautifully with seafood dishes—particularly oysters, grilled fish, or shrimp with herb butter. For a memorable evening, serve this vibrant cocktail as the sun sets, when its jewel-toned glow captures the transition from day to night.
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