Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
This Lemon Drop Martini Recipe is a lightly sweetened lip smacking lemon lovers treat. This vodka based cocktail can be prepared in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 martini
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka or citrus vodka
- 3/4 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- Ice
- Fine sugar
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Combine a little fine sugar and lemon zest in a shallow bowl. Run the rim of a martini glass with lemon juice and dip it into the mixture.
- Fill the shaker with ice, vodka, triple sec, lemon juice (throw in the peels, too), and simple syrup to taste. Shake well.
- Pour in the rimmed martini glass and enjoy.
Notes
- If you can’t find fine sugar or want to save money, simply give a little granulated sugar a spin in your food processor. With just a few pulses, you’ll have your very own homemade superfine sugar.
- To prepare your simple syrup, heat equal amounts of water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, and let it fully cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- Use good quality vodka like Skyy, Grey Goose, or Tito’s. Try using a citron vodka.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, don’t fret. You can use a clean jar, protein shaker, or even a sports bottle.
- Adjust the martini to taste. If more sweetness is desired, add another splash of simple syrup.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, lemon wedge, or slice of lemon.
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