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.

Course cocktail

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Servings martini

Calories 258kcal

Author Beth Pierce

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.

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.