Martini Fete with Herbs

Lemon Herb Martini

A classy cocktail, evoking elegance, sophistication, and known as the "King of Cocktails" by many people.
Serve this lemony herb martini in the garden or share it with a friend for a fun eveningnof friendship.

2 ounces lemon flavored vodka(recipe follows)
Crushed ice
A sprig of lemon herb, such as lemon basil, lemon verbena, or lemon balm
1 green olive

Shake vodka with ice, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of herb run thru the olive.
Serve and enjoy!

Lemon Infused Vodka

1. Choose your herbs. I suggest lemon basil sprigs, lemon verbena sprigs, lemon balm sprigs, and zest of 1 lemon.
2. Choose an airtight container or bottle.
3. Vodka to fill your container(since you are flavoring it, you do not have to an expensive vodka).
4. Loosely put herbs and lemon zest in container, pourq vodka over, and fill the bottle.
5. Store in a cool dark place for at least 3 to 5 days or longer. Shake a few times a day.

6. Strain with a funnel and filter and discard herbs and lemon zest for a pure clear vodka.