Description
This Lemon Drop Martini recipe offers a vibrant, citrusy cocktail with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. It is easy to make and visually stunning, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Lemon twist or wheel, for garnish
- Superfine sugar, for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a chilled martini glass with superfine sugar. To do this, moisten the rim with a lemon wedge, then dip it into a shallow plate of sugar.
- Combine vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the refreshing Lemon Drop Martini into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel.
- Serve your homemade Lemon Drop drink immediately and enjoy the zesty Lemon Drop Martini taste.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to achieve your desired sweetness. For a tarter lemon cocktail, reduce the simple syrup.
- For a colder drink, chill your martini glass in the freezer before preparing.
- Use good quality vodka for the best flavor in your citrus vodka martini.
- To make a batch for parties, multiply the ingredients and mix in a pitcher, then chill. Add ice to individual glasses when serving.
- Experiment with different types of vodka for a unique twist on this classic Lemon Drop Martini.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg