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A recipe for a classic lemon drop martini.
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Lemon Drop Martini

Classic Lemon Drop Martini – Easy, Refreshing, and Perfect for Summer
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Rim your martini glass with lemon juice or simple syrup, dip it in sugar, and chill the freezer for 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!

Notes

This recipe makes one classic Lemon Drop Martini, but it’s easy to scale up for guests. Simply multiply the ingredients while keeping the same ratio:
3 parts vodka | 1.5 parts lemon juice | 1 part triple sec | 1 part simple syrup
For 4 servings:
  • 6 oz vodka
  • 3 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz triple sec
  • 2 oz simple syrup
Shake in batches or mix in a pitcher and pour over fresh ice when ready to serve. Perfect for entertaining!