Blood Orange Martini

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Ingredients
1/2   cup citrus-flavored vodka    
1/4   cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 1 orange)    
2   tablespoons Simple Syrup     
Dried blood orange segments, for garnish   
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, juice, and simple syrup with ice; shake well. 
Strain into 2 martini glasses, and garnish with orange segments.  Makes 2.


Simple Syrup for Blood Orange Martini
MAKES ABOUT 1 2/3 CUPS
1   cup sugar   
Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat, and transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside until cooled. Store refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 1 month.



Source: www.marthastewart.com

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