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The Best Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

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Description

A citrusy and bright martini that’s bursting with fresh lemon flavor: the best Lemon Drop martini recipe!

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice. Shake until very chilled.
  3. Strain over the lemon sugar-rimmed martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist. Sip and enjoy.

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails, Drinks
  • Method: Shake
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://beamingbaker.com/lemon-drop-martini/