The Best Frozen Lemon Drop Martini (Slush) You'll Ever Have (a Margarita-style Icy Lemon Drop!)
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The Best Frozen Lemon Drop Martini (Slush) You'll Ever Have (a Margarita-style Icy Lemon Drop!)
Description
The recipe starts by rubbing the rim of a martini glass with fresh lemon juice and dipping it in sugar to create a sweet, tangy edge. The cocktail itself is made by blending ice cubes with vodka, fresh Meyer lemon juice, and fine sugar until the ice becomes a smooth slush, balancing the strong citrus flavor with sweetness and cold texture. This preparation mimics the style of a margarita slush but with a lemon drop twist.
Served chilled in a sugar-rimmed glass and garnished with lemon slices, this drink is ideal for warm weather or anytime a refreshing, tart cocktail is desired. Using Meyer lemons adds a sweeter, less acidic character than standard lemons but fresh lemon juice in general gives the cocktail its bright citrus profile.
This frozen cocktail is simple to prepare and can be adjusted by varying the sugar amount or lemon juice to taste. It pairs well with light appetizers or as a palate cleanser between courses. The original unfrozen lemon drop cocktail is also easy to make if a slushy texture is not preferred.
Ingredients
- ½ lemon (use juice for rubbing the glasses and slices for garnish)
- ½ Tbsp sugar (for rimming the glass, as needed)
For the frozen cocktail:
- 1 cup ice cubes (¾ cup if crushed)
- 2 oz vodka 2 shots, Ketel One Citroen
- lemon fresh Meyer lemons are best, juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tsp sugar Baker’s extra-fine
Instructions
- Cut a lemon in half and rub the rim of the martini glass with it, then dip in sugar (you can use the lemon for more drinks later)!
- Put all the remaining ingredients for the frozen lemon drop martini in a blender and blend until the ice is completely slushy.
- Pour into the prepared glass and serve.
Notes
- Rim the glass with fresh lemon juice then sugar for a contrasting sweet citrus edge.
- Use fresh lemon juice, ideally from Meyer lemons, for a balanced tartness.
- Blend until the ice forms a fine slush for smooth texture.
- Try the classic unfrozen lemon drop cocktail as an alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1martini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 martini | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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