Ingredients:
3 tablespoonssugar, divided
2 tablespoonswater
1 1/2 ouncesKetel One Vodka
1/2 ouncefreshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounceorange liqueur
1 lemon twist, for garnish
Directions:
Place martini glass in the freezer to chill.
Make the simple syrup: Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and water to a small pot set over medium-high heat and whisk until the sugar has dissolved and the water is simmering, about 1 minute. Set aside and let cool completely.
Make the martini: Fill a shaker up with ice. Add the Ketel One Vodka, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and ¾ ounce of the simple syrup. Shake for 10 to 20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker is frosty-cold.
Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar on a small dish. Remove the martini glass from the freezer and dip the rim of the glass in the sugar.
Strain the martini into the chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Serve right away.