Created by ForeverMama on May 25, 2020
Step 1: Place sugar into a wide enough plate to fit the rim of your martini glass, then evenly distribute the zest into the sugar with your fingers until tinted yellow and fragrant.
Step 2: Rub the edge of the rim of your martini glass (best when the glass has been chilled) with a slice of lemon, making sure it is well moistened. Turn the glass upside down and twist into the lemon sugar until the rim is well covered; set aside.
Step 3: Into a cocktail shaker, add vodka, Cointreau (or Triple Sec), lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds or until very cold. Strain into the prepared martini glass, top with a slice of lemon directly onto the top of the martini and serve immediately. Enjoy!