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 Lemon-Thyme Martinis
From the July, 2004 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Makes plenty of servings!

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Add a citrusy kick to any summer gathering with these tart martinis!

INGREDIENTS
1 bottle (375 ml) dry vermouth
1 bunch (1 ounce) fresh thyme, several sprigs set aside
Chilled vodka
Ice
1 bunch lemon verbena

To make the infusion, pour vermouth into a bowl; add thyme. Press thyme into vermouth with a spoon. Cover tightly for 24 hours. Discard thyme.

To make one martini, combine 2 ounces chilled vodka, 2 tsp. thyme-infused vermouth, ice, and a lemon verbena sprig in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh lemon verbena and thyme sprig.

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