The Lemon Drop Martini became popular in the 1970s, inspired by the classic sour but reimagined as a sweeter, more approachable drink. It quickly found its place on cocktail menus everywhere.
Made with vodka, lemon, and sugar, it is bright, citrusy, and easy to enjoy. The sugar rim adds an extra layer of sweetness that balances the sharpness. It is a cocktail that leans into its crowd pleasing nature.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I always think of this as the drink that gets the evening started. It is lively, fun, and always disappears faster than expected.
Here is the recipe
Lemon Drop Martini
Lemon Drop Martini is a super simple, refreshing cocktail for the lemonade lovers in all of you. It really is is simply lemonade mixed with vodka. Easy to make and perfect for beating the heat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces / 50ml citron vodka or vodka
- ½ ounce / 25ml Orange liqueur
- ½ ounce / 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- Fresh Lemon Zest
- Sugar
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Put the martini glass in the fridge to chill.
- Mix the sugar with the finely grated zest of the lemon, and set aside.
- Add the vodka, orange liqueur, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Use a lemon to wet the edge of the martini glass
- Dip the rim into the sugar and the zest combo
- Strain the cocktail into glass
- Garnish with the lemon twist
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gSodium: 4mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g
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