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Ingredients
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Cocktail
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Method
Preparation
Chill glass
Place the martini or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.
Make simple syrup (if not ready)
Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan (e.g., 1/2 cup each). Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Store leftover syrup in refrigerator.
Mixing
Add 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) to properly chill and dilute the drink.
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch. This integrates ingredients and produces slight dilution for balance.
Dump the ice or water from the chilled glass. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using the shaker's strainer. For a silkier texture, double-strain through a fine strainer to remove ice shards and any pulp.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim or floated on top.
Serving
Serve immediately. Drink should be bright, tart, and slightly sweet with a clean vodka backbone. Adjust future pours by increasing or decreasing simple syrup to taste.