Ingredients
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2 oz vanilla vodka 🍦
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1 oz limoncello 🍋
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1 oz cream or half & half 🧴
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½ oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain) 🌸
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½ oz fresh lemon juice 🍋
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Ice 🧊
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Garnish: Edible flower 🌼 and lemon twist 🍋
Instructions
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Prepare the Glass:
Begin by chilling your martini glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prep the ingredients. -
Measure and Pour:
In a cocktail shaker, pour in 2 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz limoncello, 1 oz cream (or half & half), ½ oz elderflower liqueur, and ½ oz fresh lemon juice. -
Add Ice:
Fill the shaker with a generous amount of ice. This will ensure your martini is properly chilled and slightly diluted for a smooth finish. -
Shake Vigorously:
Shake for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold. This blends the cream thoroughly and gives the drink a silky texture. -
Strain:
Discard the ice from the chilled martini glass if you used it, and double strain the cocktail into the glass to remove any pulp or ice shards. -
Garnish:
Top with an edible flower for beauty and aroma. Add a lemon twist to bring out the citrus note even more. -
Serve Immediately:
Sip slowly and enjoy the floral-citrus symphony with each creamy, balanced sip.
Notes
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Pre-mix the vanilla vodka, limoncello, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate.
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Only add the cream and shake just before serving to preserve freshness and texture.
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Garnishes like edible flowers and lemon twists can be prepped hours ahead and stored in the fridge with a damp paper towel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sodium: 18mg
- Protein: 0.9g