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Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
lemon drop martini
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
1
Calories:
157
kcal
Author:
Erin Parker
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
Microplane Grater
Cocktail Shaker Set
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 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 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:
157
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
16
mg
|
Potassium:
65
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
3
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16
mg
|
Calcium:
6
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg