5 from 10 votes
Lime Drop Martini
The Lime Drop Martini presents a crisp cocktail with lime and mint-infused simple syrup balanced by vodka and orange liqueur. A sugared rim blending cane sugar and lime zest adds brightness. This drink offers fresh citrus notes with a smooth, refreshing finish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
284 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the rim of the glass:
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 lime to wet the rim of the glass, wedge, fresh
For the mint flavored simple syrup:
- 5 leaves mint fresh
- ¼ lime cut into small wedges as seen in the video
- 2 ounces of lime juice preferably freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce simple syrup Powell & Mahoney
For the drink:
- ½ cup ice crushed
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- lime optional, twist as garnish
Instructions
- For the rim of the martini glass: Mix together sugar and lime zest in a small flat plate. Wet the rim of a martini glass using the lime wedge. Dip into the sugar and lime zest mixture. Place the glass into the freezer as you make the drink.
- To make the mint flavored simple syrup: Place fresh mint leaves and lime wedges in a large glass. Pour in the lime juice and simple syrup. Muddle until they are all combined*.
- To make the drink: Place the ice, vodka, and orange liquor in a shaker. Strain the simple syrup mixture. Put the lid on and shake for 40 seconds. Take out the martini glass out of the freezer and pour the drink into the glass. Garnish with a lime twist, if preferred. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Prepare the mint-flavored simple syrup in advance to allow the flavors to meld and become more pronounced.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
66mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.