Limey Martini

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, the Limey Martini is your new go-to cocktail for elegant gatherings or a quiet evening unwind. Blending the crisp botanical notes of gin with the tangy zing of freshly squeezed lime juice, this martini gets a balanced sweetness from simple syrup and a sophisticated citrus twist from Cointreau or Triple Sec. Shaken with ice to perfection and garnished with a lime wheel or twist, this vibrant cocktail is ready in just 5 minutes and makes a stunning single serving. Perfect for lovers of classic martinis but with a citrus-forward twist, the Limey Martini is a delicious way to elevate your cocktail repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Lime juice
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• 0.5 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 1 piece Lime wheel or twist (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau.

Step 3

Add the ice cubes to the shaker and secure the lid tightly.

Step 4

Shake the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Step 5

Discard the ice water from the martini glass and strain the cocktail into the glass using a fine-mesh strainer or the shaker’s built-in strainer.

Step 6

Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim of the glass or float it on top of the drink for an elegant finish.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(358.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	210.5

Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 5.3mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 36.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 99.3%