Fresh Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
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4.7
Fresh Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
Description
This cocktail uses vodka, fresh lemon juice—preferably from Meyer lemons for their mildness—fresh strawberries, and simple syrup to deliver a refreshing, fruity martini. The glass rimmed in sugar adds a gentle sweetness contrasting the tart citrus and strawberry muddle. Chopping and muddling the strawberries releases their juices, which blend with the lemon and vodka during shaking over ice, delivering a chilled, flavorful drink.
Garnishes of a strawberry and lemon slice reinforce the fresh themes visually and aromatically. The cocktail shaker can be sized to mix two drinks at once, making preparation efficient for serving guests.
If simple syrup is unavailable, it can be prepared from equal parts boiling water and sugar, cooled before use. Premade strawberry syrup can be substituted but results in a less fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz vodka Ketel One Citroen
- 2 oz lemon juice (fresh Meyer lemons are best)
- 3 strawberries (2 fresh, chopped and one whole)
- 2 oz simple syrup see notes
- sugar for rimming glass
- 1 lemon slice
Instructions
- Rub a cut lemon around the rim of the martini glass, then place the rim in sugar (on a flat plate.)
- Place the 2 chopped strawberries in a beverage shaker with the simple syrup. Muddle the strawberries well.
- Fill the beverage container with ice then add the vodka and lemon juice. Close and shake for 10 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish the strawberry lemon drop martini with a strawberry and lemon slice and repeat as needed because everyone's going to want one! CHEERS!
Notes
- A standard shaker can prepare two cocktails at once for convenience.
- Simple syrup made from equal parts boiling water and sugar works well if not pre-made.
- Premade strawberry syrup can be used but taste will differ from fresh strawberry muddling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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