Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

The Lemon Drop Martini recipe is one of my very favorite drinks to make at home. It is super easy and only requires 3 ingredients! It is a refreshing vodka drink with a sugar rim and lemon wheel garnish. Whether your celebrating a holiday relaxing at home at the end of the day, this Lemon Drop Martini is an excellent vodka drink to enjoy. It's both sweet and tangy, making it a delicious drink with a little bit of pucker. 🍸 The Martini Experience I have loved martinis for a long time. One of my favorite martini drinks is this Dill Pickle Martini. I have had several dirty martinis and fruity martinis but until a few years ago, I had never tried a lemon drop martini. I went to a Brazilian steakhouse with a some friends for a Christmas celebration. One of my friends ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. I decided to try it myself since I am a martini fan, and I've loved them ever since. I recently moved to the Raleigh area in March and since moving here we have had a few scorching days. At least, scorching for this former northern climate girl! I decided on one of those hot days to try making my own at home and have made them several times since. These are SO good! 🥘 Ingredients As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from affiliate links. The ingredients for this drink are pretty simple and basic. Below is what you will need to make this zingy and sweet refreshing drink. Lemons, fresh lemon juice is best for this drink and I highly recommend you squeeze your own. Vodka, use a good quality vodka. Check out this article on the best vodkas for martinis. Simple Syrup, this can be bought at the store, but you can easily make it on your own. Just mix together equal parts sugar and water. Simmer over the stove until the sugar is dissolved. Cool completely before using. Sugar, using a nice coarse sugar is great for rimming the glass. Ice 🍽 Equipment Citrus juicer, I love this wooden one. It's super easy to store and cleans easily. Strainer, to catch the pulp and seeds when juicing the lemons. I love this style, easy to clean and fits perfectly in a one cup measure. Cocktail shaker, I use this one. 🔪 Instructions Step 1: Using a citrus reamer, juice the lemons over a strainer in a one cup measure. Step 2: Edge the rim of the martini glass with a lemon slice. Dip the rim of the martini glass into the rimming sugar. Set the glasses aside.Step 3: Pour the lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is icy on the outside. Pour the martini into the prepared martini glasses. Garnish with a lemon wheel. 💭 Top Tips Look for lemons that are firm but will give when gently squeezedMicrowave the whole lemon (before cutting) for 10 to 20 seconds to get the most juice from the lemon.📖 Variations Add a shot of triple sec to the martini.Substitute the lemon juice with lime juice.Use maple syrup in place of the simple syrup.Mix 1 tsp lemon zest in with the rimming sugar.Use a citron vodka in place of regular vodka.More Martini Recipes Rhubarb Martini - Easy Summer CocktailBlood Orange MartiniPumpkin Pie Martini for OneCherry Oroblanco Martini *If you made this recipe, please give it a star rating* Lemon Drop Martini Shelby Law Ruttan This Lemon Drop Martini is sweet and tangy drink made with a combination of lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka. No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 minsTotal Time 5 mins Course BeveragesCuisine American Servings 2Calories 229 kcal Ingredients  1x2x3x4 oz vodka2 oz simple syrup2 oz lemon juiceice cubes2 tsp sugar2 lemon wheels Instructions Using a citrus reamer, juice the lemons over a strainer in a one cup measure. Edge the rim of the martini glass with a lemon slice. Dip the rim of the martini glass into the rimming sugar. Set the glasses aside. Pour the lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is icy on the outside. Pour the martini into the prepared martini glasses. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Video NutritionCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg Keyword Lemon Drop Martini Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!