Raspberry Lemon Drop Martinis
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4.6
Raspberry Lemon Drop Martinis
Description
This cocktail starts by muddling fresh raspberries and granulated sugar to create a bright, sweet puree. Pressing the mixture through a fine mesh sieve removes seeds and extracts juice for a smooth base. Combining the raspberry juice with vodka, lemon-lime soda, and lemon juice creates a balanced mix of sweet, tart, and alcoholic elements. Shaking the ingredients vigorously with ice chills the drink and dilutes it slightly for easier drinking.
Serving in a martini glass with garnishes of lemon slice and raspberries emphasizes the citrus and berry flavors and provides an attractive presentation. The drink offers a refreshing fruity and tangy profile, with the vodka providing a clean spirit base.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup raspberries plus more for garnish, fresh
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces vodka or your favorite quality vodka, red berry-flavored
- ¼ cup lemon-lime soda
- ¼ cup lemon juice plus lemon slices for garnish, fresh
- ice
Instructions
- Muddle the raspberries and sugar together in a small bowl. Press the puree through a fine mesh sieve over a cocktail shaker to remove seeds and release as much juice as possible.
- Add the vodka, soda, and lemon juice to the raspberry puree. Add a handful of ice to the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain into martini glasses and serve garnished with a lemon slice and raspberries if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2martinis
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1martini | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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