Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
The Lemon Drop Martini is a refreshing and tart cocktail that perfectly balances sweet and sour flavors. It's made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, and a sweetener like simple syrup or Cointreau. The rim of the glass is coated with sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. This cocktail is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 1
Cost: $4
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce cointreau
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 4 -5 ice cubes
- superfine sugar for the rim
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Chill martini glasses in freezer for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
- Place Vodka, cointreau, lemon juice and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Run the lemon twist around the edge of the chilled martini glass and dunk in a small amount of sugar for a coated rim.
- Pour the strained martini into the chilled glasses and serve.
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Notes
Lemon Drop Martinis are best served immediately after making.
You can multiply the recipe by 4 to make a pitcher for easier serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg