Lemon Drop Martini

It's officially spring and this refreshing lemon cocktail is perfect for a spring evening.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz. Cointreau, or triple sec

• 1 oz. fresh lemon juice

• 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup (or sub the lemon juice and simple syrup for lemonade)

Directions:

1. Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice and water

2. Meanwhile, grab your martini shaker and fill 3/4 with ice, add vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice and simple syrup, cover and shake.

3. Optional: Prior to pouring, create a sugar rim for your martini glass but rubbing a lemon wedge around the edge and then dredging on a plate of sugar

4. Garnish with a lemon slice, or twist

Note #1: This is not a time for a low shelf drink, splurge for a high quality vodka- you'll thank me in the morning