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Valentine’s Day Martinis

February 12, 2010 by Debi 2 Comments

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What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with Valentine’s Day Martinis? Well, really you could celebrate any day with these cocktails. And I have two for you here: The Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini and an Orange Blossom Martini.

Both are delicious citrus filled drinks that will help you unwind and relax with your sweetie.

looking down into a martini glass filled with rosemary lemon drop martini.
Valentine’s Day Martinis: Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini

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winter cocktails

The nice thing about both of these martinis is that both have lots of vitamin C, so they will help you stay healthy!

Also, they use some of the citrus fruits that are so plentiful right now.

Though lemons and oranges are available year-round, their peak season is the cold winter months.

I like to think they bring some much needed sunshine to the days.

a cocktail shaker, measuring cup, and lemon squeezer.

cocktail tips

A note on vodka: I think it is really worth the extra expense to get a good vodka.

I love Grey Goose; it’s smooth and doesn’t have that harsh aftertaste that some vodkas can leave you with.

If you want to experiment with flavored vodkas, Goose has many, and again, I’d go with a good vodka.

sugared rim

I like to garnish my martini glasses with a sugared rim.

You can make lemon sugar or orange sugar by combining zest and sugar.

Or, use Sugar in the Raw for a pretty look.

Valentine's Day Martinis: Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini & Orange Blossom Martini

Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini

making rosemary lemon simple syrup in a pot.
Making the rosemary simple syrup.

The Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini takes a little bit of time to make the simple syrup. But it’s really worth the effort.

Also, you’ll have lost of syrup to make other drinks with.

It makes a delicious mocktail with just the addition of club soda or sparkling water.

a martini glass with an orange slice on the side with oranges in the background.
The Orange Blossom Martini: this recipe is lower in the post, make sure to scroll down.

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Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

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Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini

Debi
A classic lemon drop martini with a hint of rosemary.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ oz citron vodka plain vodka will also work

Instructions
 

  • Bring sugar, water, rosemary, and lemon zest to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and remove from heat; let stand for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding solids, and refrigerate syrup.
  • Combine chilled syrup, lemon juice, and vodka. Pour over ice in a martini shaker. Shake until really cold. Strain into martini glass or old-fashioned glass, and garnish with small sprig of rosemary or a lemon twist, if desired.

Notes

This one takes a little prep time, but it’s worth it.
Also, I like to mix 3 teaspoons of the lemon rosemary syrup into club soda for a non-alcoholic beverage.
The syrup makes more than you’ll need for 1 martini.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword lemon, lemon drop, martini
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Enjoy, and happy Valentine’s Day!

Orange Blossom Martini in a martini glass in front of oranges and a citrus squeezer.
Orange Blossom Martini

Orange Blossom Martini Recipe

a martini in a martini glass in front of oranges.

Orange Blossom Martini

Debi
A great way to use oranges fresh from the tree. And a refreshing martini!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ oz orange vodka plain vodka will also work
  • ¾ oz Cointreau or Grand Marnier
  • 2 ½ oz fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass or an old-fashioned glass with a sugared rim. Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword martini, orange
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  1. Michelle De La Cerda

    January 24, 2015 at 12:22 am

    This is a cocktail I could enjoy on a regular basis.

  2. fearlessdining

    February 22, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    I am a huge citrus fan and I love that you did a fun roundup. This martini is definitely the type of drink I gravitate towards…it looks amazing.

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