Ingredients
- Lemon wedge optional, for rimming the glass
- Granulated sugar optional, for rimming the glass
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Lemon twist optional, for garnish
Instructions
- To create a sugar rim, rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the martini glass and dip the rim into a shallow plate of sugar. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired. Serve immediately.