I love Lillet, that light, crisp, citrusy French aperitif. Here it gets mixed with some sherry and vodka to make a potent and infinitely pleasing riff on the martini.

Sherry Martini

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Lillet Blanc
1/4 cup vodka
3 tablespoons amontillado sherry
Dash of angostura bitters
Orange peel, for serving

Directions:

1. Shake first 4 ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with orange peel.

Makes 1 drink

Recipe from Martha Stewart Living Magazine

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