Lemon Tea Thyme Martinis Food

OPRAH'S LEMON DROP MARTINI

Steps:

• Shake the martini.
• Rub the lemon over the rim of the glass.
• Pour the martini into the glass, add another mint leaf if desired.

LEMON-THYME MARTINI

Steps:

• To make the herb-simple syrup for the martini, combine the water, sugar and lemon zest in a pot over medium heat. Gently simmer for 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, swirling the pot over the heat now and then. Do not allow to boil or get dark. Put the thyme in a mason jar or glass container and pour the sugar syrup on top; allow to steep while it cools for 1-2 hours to infuse the herb flavor into the syrup. Strain to remove the solids.
• In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, Lemoncello, and 4 tablespoons of the herb-syrup. Shake well until frothy and strain into 4 chilled martini glasses. Float candied lemon rind in each glass for great presentation.

APPLE AND THYME MARTINI

Steps:

• Special equipment: melon baller
• Chill the martini glasses.
• Fill the shaker with ice. Combine the vodka, apple juice, and thyme syrup in a martini shaker. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the 4 chilled martini glasses.
• Use the melon baller to scoop out small balls of apple. Place 3 balls of apple and 1 sprig of thyme in each glass for garnish. Serve immediately.
• In a saucepan combine sugar, water, and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Yield: 1 cup
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes

LEMON-TEA-THYME MARTINIS

Steps:

• In airtight jar or container, place vodka and tea bag; let stand to steep 2 hours.
• Moisten rim of each of 4 martini glasses with water. Dip each rim in sugar; set aside.
• In blender, place lemon juice, honey and ice. Cover; blend until ice is finely chopped. Pour evenly into glasses.
• Remove tea bag from vodka. Add 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) vodka to each drink. Garnish each with fresh thyme and 1 lemon slice. Serve immediately.