Martini Thursday!!!

Patron Lemon Martini

Greetings Divas and Gents!! How was your week? Ready for the weekend? Well so am I! And what better way to prepare for the weekend than with another fabulous martini recipe! This weeks recipe comes courtesy of the July 2012 edition of InStyle Magazine. I found the time to read the July 2012 edition last weekend while I sat on a D.C.-bound bus with 25 of my family members. We were on our way to visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (among other sites), which presented the perfect opportunity to catch up with my magazine reading. 

As we journeyed down 95 South, I came across the recipe for the Patron Lemon Martini....yum! Of course I immediately thought of you all, and knew that I had to share the recipe...and so I will! In honor of impending weekend, check out the Patron Lemon Martini.

Ingredients

1 oz of Patron Silver

1/2 oz of Patron Citronge

1 oz of Simple Syrup

3 oz of Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice

Club Soda

Lemon (For Garnish)

Ice

Recipe

1. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.

2. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

3. Top with club soda.

4. Garnish with lemon.

There you have it! Don't forget to check out the July 2012 edition of InStyle Magazine. No, they did not pay me to say this...I really do enjoy their magazine! Enjoy the Patron Lemon Martini. And Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Thursday!!!

Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini

Well...it's Thursday and the work week is coming to a close [insert the cabbage patch here!]. And like most Thursdays around here, I have another delicious martini recipe to share with my wonderful readers. Today's recipe comes all the way from Boston's Legal Sea Foods restaurant. I had the pleasure of visiting Boston this past weekend to see the comedian Kevin Hart. After the Stud and I laughed until our stomachs ached, we ventured over the Legal's for dinner...the Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini was on the menu! I immediately scouted out the ingredients and decided that I would share the recipe with you all. So check out the Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini, and thank me later!

Ingredients

2 oz of Citrus-flavored Vodka (Like Absolut Citron)

2 oz of Pomegranate Juice

1 Lemon Wedge

Orange Slice For Garnish

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Pomegranate Juice and Ice. Shake!

2. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass.

3. Top of martini with the juice from a Lemon Wedge.

4. Garnish with an Orange slice.

There you have it! I'm sure you will enjoy the Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini. If you're ever in Boston, don't forget to check out Legal's....the food is excellent! Have a great weekend! And Drink Responsibly!

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Martini Thursday!!!

Raspberry Lemon Martini

Greetings Divas and Gents! Once again the weekend is upon us, and the Martini Chronicles is at your service with another delicious martini recipe. This week’s recipe combines the sweet and sour flavors of raspberries and lemons. The Raspberry Lemon Martini effectively satisfies your fruity and sweet desire, and scratches your tart and tangy itch. Did I go too far with that metaphor? Maybe? Anyway, enjoy the Raspberry Lemon Martini, and be sure to share it with a friend….or two!

Ingredients

3 oz Your Favorite Vodka

2 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

½ oz Lemon Juice

Fresh Raspberries for Garnish

Ice

Recipe

1. In a shaker, combine Vodka, Chambord, Lemon Juice, and Ice. Shake!

2. Drop a few raspberries into a chilled martini glass.

3. Strain mixture into martini glass.

Easy as 1, 2, 3! Enjoy your martini and have a great weekend. And Drink Responsibly!

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