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<recipe category="appetizer">
  <name>Lime Drop Martini</name>
  <servings>1</servings>
  <difficulty>Easy</difficulty>
  <time>5 Mins</time>
  <ingredients>
    <ingredient>
      <amount>2 oz</amount>
      <description>vodka</description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <amount>1 oz</amount>
      <description>triple sec</description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <amount>1.5 tsp</amount>
      <description>simple syrup</description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <amount>1.5 oz</amount>
      <description>fresh lime juice</description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <amount>1/2 tsp</amount>
      <description>granulated sugar</description>
    </ingredient>
    <ingredient>
      <amount>Dash</amount>
      <description>lime zest</description>
    </ingredient>
  </ingredients>
  <directions>
    <step number="1">
      <description>Combine the granulated sugar (1/2 tsp) and lime zest on a plate.  Lightly rim your cocktail glasses with the juice of a lime slice and dip in the sugar mixture to coat.</description>
    </step>
    <step number="2">
      <description>Add the vodka (2 oz), triple sec (1 oz), simple syrup (1.5 tsp) and lime juice (1.5 oz) to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.</description>
    </step>
    <step number="3">
      <description>Strain mixture into a glass and garnish with some lime.</description>
    </step>
  </directions>
</recipe>
