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Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

An easy, fresh and delicious recipe for a Lemon Drop martini!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Lemon Drop Martini
Author: Eden
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 ounce simple syrup

Instructions

  • Make a small batch of simple syrup and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Make fresh lemon juice. 1 lemon will be enough for one cocktail.
  • Add the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds or more.
  • Strain into a martini or coupe glass and serve immediately.
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Lemon Sugared Rim

  • To make a lemon sugared rim, pour 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow dish, add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and mix using your fingers to blend the lemon flavor and fragrance into the sugar.
  • Wet the outer edge of the glass, then dip it straight into the sugar to coat the rim!

Notes

Always use fresh lemon juice. 
Any vodka will work for this recipe; the better the quality, the better the drink.

Lemon Drop Mocktail

If you're looking for a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail, use zero-proof vodka or omit the vodka and add extra lemon juice and simple syrup to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Iron: 1mg