Cocktail
Lemon Drop Martini
How to make a Lemon Drop Martini: a zesty-sweet vodka cocktail with lemon and triple sec. The lemon classic with a sugar rim as a recipe.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Martini glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Lemon Drop Martini is a zesty-sweet cocktail created in the 1970s in San Francisco. Named after the classic lemon candy, it combines lemon vodka, triple sec and fresh lemon juice into a refreshing drink. The signature sugar rim rounds off the taste experience perfectly.
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of the martini glass with lemon and dip it in sugar.
- Add lemon vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup to the shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about ten seconds.
- Strain the cocktail through a fine strainer into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
Garnish: Sugar rim and a lemon slice
Pro tip: Rub the rim of the glass with a lemon slice first and then dip it in sugar so the sugar rim sticks well.
Frequently asked questions
How sweet is a Lemon Drop Martini?
It is balanced between sweet and sour, comparable to lemonade with a strong shot of vodka. You can adjust the sweetness with the simple syrup.
Do I really need lemon vodka?
Lemon vodka boosts the aroma but is not a must. It works with plain vodka and a little more lemon juice as well.
Where does the Lemon Drop Martini come from?
The cocktail was invented in the 1970s in San Francisco and is named after the lemon candy of the same name.
Ingredients
- Lemon vodka5 cl
- Triple Sec1.5 cl
- Lemon juice2 cl
- Simple syrup1 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
