Description
A refreshing and tangy Lemon Drop Martini that combines citrus vodka, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup, perfectly balanced and served with a sugar-coated rim. This citrusy cocktail is quick to prepare and ideal for a sophisticated single serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Glass Preparation
- Superfine sugar for rimming glasses
- 1 lemon wedge (for rimming and garnish)
Martini
- 2 ounces Citrus vodka
- 1½ ounces Fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 ounce Orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- ¾ ounce Simple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses: Place superfine sugar on a small plate. Take a lemon wedge and run it around the rim of the martini glass to moisten it. Invert the glass onto the sugar to coat the rims evenly. Set the glasses aside for serving.
- Mix Ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 ounces of citrus vodka, 1½ ounces of fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur, and ¾ ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake Cocktail: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring a smooth, balanced flavor.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors at their peak.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup for personal sweetness preference.
- If superfine sugar is unavailable, regular granulated sugar can be used but may not stick as well to the rim.
- A lemon twist garnish enhances aroma and presentation.
- This recipe makes one cocktail, so adjust proportions accordingly for more servings.
