Cherry lemon drop martini recipe

Whether you have your own cherry tree, a local farmers market or a great produce section at your grocery store, you're likely seeing fresh cherries everywhere. Here's how to put that flavorful bounty to great use!

Cherry-infused vodka

Ingredients:

• 2 pints fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 liter vodka
• Jar with a tight-fitting lid
• Sieve

Directions:

1. Remove the pits and cut the cherries in half.
2. Add the cherries to your jar.
3. Cover it tightly and let it sit in a dark spot for 2-5 days, stirring every couple of days.
4. Test it for flavor after two days.
5. When your vodka has taken on the flavor of the cherries, pour through a sieve into a clean container with a lid.

Here's what Kris Mulkey, director of PR for BevMo, has to say about choosing a vodka for infusing, "A low-end vodka may leave an odd aftertaste, and you probably don't want to infuse a premium vodka. We recommend a mid-range vodka like Absolut, Stoli or Skyy for the best results. The hardest part of infusing vodka is the wait!"

And she's right -- we waited three days and it was excruciating.

Cherry lemon drop martini

Serves 1

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