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End of the Jam Jar Martini
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 ounces jam or preserves, flavor of choice (still in jar)
- 2 ounces vodka, chilled
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
Instructions
- In jam jar with remaining preserves (see note), add vodka, lemon juice, and Simple Syrup. Add ice and shake until cold. Strain into a coupe glass.
Notes
Note: If your jam jar isn’t empty, add ingredients to cocktail shaker with 2 ounces of jam instead.
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Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
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