There’s just something about a classic cocktail that never goes out of style, and the Lemon Drop Martini is one of my all-time favorites. It’s also the perfect cocktail for summer, a girls’ night, date night at home, or even when you want to treat yourself to something special without spending a fortune..
It’s light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. Best of all? You don’t need a fully stocked bar to make it! As part of my Summer Cocktail Series, I’m showing you how to create simple, affordable cocktails using just one bottle of liquor and a few fresh ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Drop Martini
- Simple Ingredients: Only vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a little sugar for the rim.
- Fresh & Flavorful: Using fresh lemon juice makes all the difference.
- Perfectly Balanced: Sweet, tart, and so refreshing.
Instructions:
1. Rim your martini glass with lemon juice or simple syrup. Then swirl the rim of your glass with sugar and place it in the freezer to chill. Chill your glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
3. Add ice and shake for 10–15 seconds, until well chilled.
4. Pour and garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.
5. Sip and enjoy! Cheers!
Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Vodka
- 1-1/2 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Triple Sec
- 1 tbsp Simple Syrup
- Sugar (for rimming glass)
- Lemon Wheel or Twist (for optional garnish)
Instructions
- Rim your martini glass with lemon juice or simple syrup, dip it in sugar, and chill the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
- Add ice and shake for 10–15 seconds, until well chilled.
- Pour and garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
- 6 oz vodka
- 3 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz triple sec
- 2 oz simple syrup
