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Lemon Drop Martini

Learn to make a classic Lemon Drop Martini using vodka gin or a mocktail version. This recipe is made with vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup
Course cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Drop Drink, Lemon Drop Martini, Lemon Drop mocktail
Servings 1 drink
Calories 83kcal
Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

  • 1 martini glass
  • 1 cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Vodka or Gin
  • ¾ ounce Orange Liqueur
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 ounce lemon juice fresh

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup.
  • Shake well, until the side of the shaker feels almost frozen in your hand.
  • Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice or rind, optional.

Notes

  • The secret to the best lemon drop martini is fresh lemon juice (not bottled lemon juice) for this recipe. It make such a big difference in flavor. 
  • Incude a homemade lemon sugar rim. To make this combine course granulated sugar with lemon zest. Use this mixture to rim you cocktail glass, or half of the rim. 
  • Use citron vodka for extra citrus flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg