Ree's Lemon Drop Martini

Step 1

Mix the zest of the lemon and the sugar together on a small plate, rubbing it between your fingers to release the oils from the peel. Set aside.

Step 2

Fill a mason jar halfway with ice. Add the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup. Put the lid on and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Rub a lemon half on the edge of a martini glass to wet the glass. Dip the rim in the plate of lemon sugar. Pour the martini into the glass. Garnish by floating the lemon slice on top.

Step 3

Optional: Sprinkle some of the remaining sugar onto one side of the lemon slice. Using a kitchen torch, brulé the lemon, then float it in the glass bruléed-side up before serving.