Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martinis are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Calling for just four ingredients, these easy to make martinis are easy to sip and include a lemon sugar rim.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 625kcal

Ingredients

Lemon Sugar (Makes enough for 4 drinks)

¼ cup granulated sugar
Zest from 1 small lemon about 1 tablespoon

Lemon Drop Martini

2 oz. vodka
1 ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
¾ oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. Cointreau or triple sec
Ice for shaking
Lemon sugar for garnish
Lemon wedge or twist for garnish

Instructions

Make the lemon sugar
In a small bowl or plate, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Stir until mixed, and set aside.
Run a lemon wedge along the rim of a martini glass.
Dip the glass into the lemon sugar, turning the glass to coat the rim.
Make the Lemon Drop Martini
Place ice in a cocktail shaker.
Measure in the vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and Cointreau.
Shake until the liquid inside is frigid, then strain and pour into the lemon sugar-lined martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

What’s the difference between Cointreau and triple sec? They’re both orange liqueurs, but Cointreau has a higher ABV, meaning it has more alcohol than a traditional triple sec. Both work in this recipe, but I’m partial to Cointreau.

How do you make a lemon twist garnish? Cut a round of lemon, and slice through one side of the peel. Using your knife or your hands, gently pull the lemon flesh and pith away from the peel. If necessary, trim any additional white pith from the peel. Twist the peel, using a finger or a straw as a guide. It should hold its shape.

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