The Best Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
A citrusy and bright martini that’s bursting with fresh lemon flavor: the best Lemon Drop martini recipe!
When I last shared my Lemon Drop Shot recipe, y’all asked for something just as tasty and in the same vein. What could be the answer but the simple, classic Lemon Drop? Today, I’m sharing the best lemon drop martini recipe, featuring tart and bright fresh-squeezed lemon juice, as much or as little simple syrup as you’d like, and two bar-shelf staples: vodka and triple sec.
What’s a Lemon Drop?
A Lemon Drop is a vodka-based cocktail drink that features fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup for sweetness.
What to Expect
This martini is very simply made, strong and potent with both vodka and Cointreau and the sharp citrus taste of fresh-squeezed lemon. To sweeten, we’ll be using simple syrup to taste. More for the sweet tooth, less for the brave. 😉
Lemon Drop Ingredients
To make a lemon drop cocktail, you’ll need just 4 ingredients:
- Vodka – pick a high-quality vodka that’s your favorite. The taste will be very present in this martini.
- Triple Sec or Cointreau
- Lemon Juice – make sure it’s fresh-squeezed for the best flavor
- Simple syrup: use 1 oz (or more) for a sweeter lemon drop, 1/2 oz for a less sweet drink. Also, try honey syrup to make a Honey Lemon Drop martini.
- For the rim: make a lemon sugar for a highly-recommended sweet rim.
How to Make a Lemon Drop
We’ll learn how to make a lemon drop drink with just a few quick ‘n easy steps.
Start by making a batch of homemade lemon sugar. This ingredient really takes your lemon drop martini over the top, so don’t skip it.
Run a lemon wedge over the rim of a martini glass to wet it. Then, dip the rim in lemon sugar to coat.
Now, add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
Strain the lemon drop drink mixture into the martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!
Tools You Need
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Shaker Set
- Martini Glasses
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The Best Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
A citrusy and bright martini that’s bursting with fresh lemon flavor: the best Lemon Drop martini recipe!
Ingredients
Lemon Sugar
- Here’s how to make lemon sugar, or try this ready-made lemon sugar
Lemon Drop Martini
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 oz lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
- 1/2 to 1 oz simple syrup, as desired (use 1 oz for a sweeter martini)
Instructions
- Make a batch of lemon sugar. Run a lemon wedge along the edge of a martini glass. Dip the wet rim and coat in lemon sugar. Set aside while you make the Lemon Drop.
- Add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice. Shake until very chilled.
- Strain over the lemon sugar-rimmed martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist. Sip and enjoy.
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- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: American
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Very easy to make and like the sour flavor of lemon. Think I could make this with gin?
Thanks Stan! Hm, if you wanted to use gin in the same quantity that should be fine, just know that it will have a stronger taste, especially depending on what gin you use. Cheers!