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Lime Drop Martini

This Lime Drop Martini Recipe is made with mint flavored simple syrup, vodka, and orange liquor. It is a refreshing summer cocktail that you can make in less than 10 minutes.

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 wedge of fresh lime to wet the rim of the glass
For the mint flavored simple syrup:
  • 5 leaves of fresh mint
  • ¼ lime cut into small wedges as seen in the video
  • 2 ounces of lime juice preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 ounce of Powell & Mahoney Simple Syrup
For the drink:
  • ½ cup of crushed ice
  • 2 ounces of vodka
  • 1 ounce of orange liquor such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
  • lime twist as garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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*.
  3. 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.

Notes

  • * Ideally, I would recommend doing this in advance, as it will have more of a potent and minty flavor as it sits.

Nutrition Information

Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

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.