Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 157kcal
A Lemon Drop Martini is 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.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Lemon Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Zest from 1 small lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
Lemon Drop Martini
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ½ ounces lemon juice , freshly squeezed
- ¾ ounces simple syrup
- ¾ ounces 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 ¼ cup granulated sugar and Zest from 1 small lemon (about 1 teaspoon). 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 for shaking in a cocktail shaker.
- Measure in the 2 ounces vodka, 1 ½ ounces lemon juice, ¾ ounces simple syrup and ¾ ounces Cointreau or triple sec.
- Shake until the liquid inside is chilled, then strain and pour into the lemon sugar-rimmed martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge, and enjoy immediately.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
