Cocktail
Lemon Drop Martini
How to make a Lemon Drop Martini - the sweet and sour vodka cocktail with lemon, Triple Sec and a sugar rim. A zesty dessert martini, shaken ice cold.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Martini glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Lemon Drop Martini is a zesty dessert cocktail that tastes like a liquid lemon sweet. Lemon vodka, Triple Sec and fresh lemon juice meet a sweet sugar rim - sweet and sour, elegant and wonderfully refreshing.
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of the martini glass with lemon and dip it in sugar.
- Add lemon vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice and sugar syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously with plenty of ice cubes for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Garnish: Sugar rim and lemon twist
Pro tip: Moisten the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge and dip it in fine sugar - the sweet rim balances the acidity perfectly.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Lemon Drop Martini taste like?
Sweet and sour and very lemony - thanks to the sugar rim it tastes like a liquid lemon sweet.
Do I absolutely need lemon vodka?
No, regular vodka works too, but with lemon vodka the drink becomes more aromatic and intense.
Why the sugar rim?
The sugar rim balances the strong lemon acidity and creates the typical sweet and sour taste experience.
Ingredients
- Lemon vodka5 cl
- Triple Sec (orange liqueur)2 cl
- Lemon juice (fresh)2 cl
- Sugar syrup1 cl
- Sugar (for the rim)1 tbsp
- Ice cubesas needed
