Classic Lemon Drop Martini
Classic Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 6 fluid ounces vodka, chilled
- 3 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces simple syrup
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces Cointreau, optional, for added orange notes
- ice, as needed
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, for twists or wedges
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your martini glasses. Pour the granulated sugar onto a small, flat plate. Take a lemon wedge and run it around the rim of each martini glass to moisten it. Dip the moistened rim into the sugar, rotating gently to create an even sugar rim. Set the glasses aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the chilled vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau (if using).
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is thoroughly chilled on the outside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the prepared sugar-rimmed martini glasses, ensuring no ice falls into the glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Garnish each martini with a fresh lemon twist or a small lemon wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Classic Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 6 fluid ounces vodka, chilled
- 3 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces simple syrup
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces Cointreau, optional, for added orange notes
- ice, as needed
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, for twists or wedges
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your martini glasses. Pour the granulated sugar onto a small, flat plate. Take a lemon wedge and run it around the rim of each martini glass to moisten it. Dip the moistened rim into the sugar, rotating gently to create an even sugar rim. Set the glasses aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the chilled vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau (if using).
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is thoroughly chilled on the outside.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the prepared sugar-rimmed martini glasses, ensuring no ice falls into the glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Garnish each martini with a fresh lemon twist or a small lemon wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min