Verbena Martini
Ingredients
| 1 | c | dry white wine |
| 1 | c | water |
| 2 | T | sugar |
| 1 | T | honey |
| zest and juice of 1/2 lemon | ||
| zest and juice of 1/2 lime | ||
| 12 | leaves lemon verbena | |
| 2 1⁄2 | oz | citrus rum or citrus vodka |
| verbena leaves for garnish |
Instructions
In a large pot, add wine, water, sugar, honey and the lemon and lime zest and juice and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add verbena leaves and steep at least 12 hours. This makes enough verbena syrup for 25 drinks.
For 1 verbena martini, mix 1 ounce of the verbena syrup with the citrus rum or citrus vodka. Shake and strain into martini glass. Use extra verbena leaves for garnish.
