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Ultimate Easy Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

A bright yellow lemon drop martini in a stemmed glass with a sugar rim and lemon wheel garnish.
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Make the best Lemon Drop Martini using this simple recipe. It balances sweet and tart flavors perfectly and features the classic sugar-rimmed glass. This quick vodka cocktail is ideal for happy hour or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Vodka (Citron vodka recommended)
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple syrup (see notes for quick method)
  • 0.5 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • Coarse sugar, for rimming
  • Lemon wedge, for rimming and garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass: Chill a martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Run a lemon wedge around the outside rim of the chilled glass. Roll the wet rim in coarse sugar until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Make the simple syrup: Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool before use.
  3. Combine ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Triple Sec to the shaker.
  4. Shake well: Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 15-20 seconds. This chills and slightly dilutes the drink.
  5. Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared, sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a thin lemon twist or wheel.

Notes

  • For a quick mocktail version, substitute the vodka and Triple Sec with 3 oz of sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda, keeping the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup amounts the same.
  • If you do not have simple syrup, you can increase the Triple Sec slightly, but fresh lemon juice requires the syrup for proper balance.
  • Always use fresh lemon juice for the best bright, zesty flavor in this classic vodka cocktail.

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