The Best Lemon Drop Martini You'll Ever Have...
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4.7
The Best Lemon Drop Martini You'll Ever Have...
Description
The Best Lemon Drop Martini You'll Ever Have... mixes Ketel One Citroen vodka with freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice and fine sugar, producing a classic citrusy martini with a balance of tartness and sweetness. The glass is rimmed with sugar, which adds texture and extra sweetness with each sip. Shaking the ingredients thoroughly with ice chills the cocktail and blends the flavors evenly. This method results in a crisp and bright drink with a slightly sugary touch on the rim to complement the lemon’s tang.
This cocktail is served chilled in a sugar-rimmed martini glass, making it a visually appealing choice for social gatherings or a refreshing option for a casual evening drink. The use of Meyer lemons, known for their sweeter and less acidic profile, provides a smooth citrus flavor that is less sharp than regular lemons.
The recipe recommends Ketel One Citroen vodka to achieve the optimal flavor, as other vodkas were found less suitable in this specific cocktail. Adjusting the sugar amount allows customization of sweetness to taste. Enjoy the drink fresh after shaking to preserve its cool and crisp attributes.
Ingredients
- 6 oz vodka Ketel One Citroen
- 4 oz lemon juice Meyer lemons, organic if possible
- 4 tsp sugar plus extra sugar for rimming glass) use less in cocktail, if desired, extra-fine
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Rub the edge of a martini glass with half a lemon.
- Then dip the rim of the glass in baker’s sugar in a plate to rim the glass.
- Shake all ingredients together with ice in a martini shaker approximately 50 times.
- Pour into sugar rimmed glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Ketel One Citroen vodka for the intended lemon flavor and best cocktail results.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1martini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1martini | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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