Description
A refreshing lemon drop martini that balances citrus and sweetness, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka, cold and clean-tasting
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, strained
- 1/2 to 3/4 ounce simple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur, optional
- Sugar for the rim, about 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Lemon peel or twist for garnish
- Ice for shaking and chilling
- Optional: 1/2 ounce limoncello for added flavor
Instructions
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sugar rim by moistening the rim of each glass with a lemon wedge and dipping it into sugar.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and strain out seeds and pulp.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec if using.
- Seal the shaker and shake hard for about 15 seconds until frosty.
- Strain into the chilled, sugared glasses.
- Garnish with a lemon twist. Express the peel over the drink and then drop it in.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as necessary.
Notes
For a nonalcoholic version, use lemon soda or sparkling water with simple syrup. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, lemon, martini, refreshing drink, party drink