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Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

This Classic Lemon Drop Martini Recipe is a lemontini everyone will love. Lemon Drops are made with vodka, lemon, triple sec and simple syrup and are so refreshing. This is a delicious and easy cocktail recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce triple sec
  • ½-1 ounce simple syrup or to taste
  • Sugar and lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

  • Place a few tablespoons of sugar on a plate. Run a slice of lemon around the edge of a martini glass. Dip the glass upside down in the sugar to coat the rim.
  • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake, then strain into martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Notes

  • Lemon Tip: to get the most juice possible out of the lemon, heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds, then roll it on the counter under your palm before juicing.
  • Making ahead of time - mix the lemon juice with simple syrup and vodka, then just shake and pour when guests arrive.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 22mg