lychee-martini-234689.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat sugar and water in a 1-quart saucepan over high heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then pour into a heatproof bowl set in a large bowl of ice and cold water. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until syrup is cold, about 3 minutes.",
        "Pur\u00e9e lychees with sugar syrup and lemon juice in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids and then discarding them. Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and add lychee pur\u00e9e, vodka, and Cointreau. Shake 15 seconds and strain into Martini glasses."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/4 cup sugar",
        "1/4 cup water",
        "1 cup drained canned lychees (15 to 20, from a 16- to 20-oz can)",
        "2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice",
        "6 oz (3/4 cup) vodka (preferably Skyy)",
        "1 1/2 oz (3 tablespoons) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur",
        "Special equipment: a cocktail shaker"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Fruit Juice",
        "Liqueur",
        "Vodka",
        "Alcoholic",
        "Blender",
        "Martini",
        "Summer",
        "Lychee",
        "Gourmet",
        "Drink"
    ],
    "title": "Lychee Martini",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lychee-martini-234689"
}