Lemon Drop Martini
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4.5
366 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 martini
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Course
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Lemon Drop Martini
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The Lemon Drop Martini is a refreshing cocktail combining vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass. The drink balances tartness from the lemon with sweetness, creating a crisp, citrus-flavored adult beverage ideal for casual or social occasions.
Description
The Lemon Drop Martini uses vodka as its base spirit mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup for sweetness. Before pouring, the glass is rimmed with lemon juice then dipped in sugar, adding an extra sweet note to each sip. The ingredients are shaken with ice to chill and blend flavors evenly.
This cocktail offers a bright and tangy profile with a sweet balance, served straight up in a martini glass. It works well as a pre-dinner drink or for gatherings where a citrus-forward cocktail is desired. The recipe suggests straining lemon juice to remove seeds and pulp for a smooth texture.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice about half a lemon. strained to remove seeds and pulp
- lemons extra, for garnish and rimming the glass
- sugar for garnishing the glass
Instructions
- Fill a martini shaker with ice.
- Rub a lemon wedge around the edge of a martini glass. Dip the glass in sugar.
- Add the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the martini shaker. Shake to combine.
- Pour into the prepared glass.
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