Lemon Drop Martini
Having a good adult beverage is a necessity! This Perfect Lemon Drop Martini is my go to recipe and is super simple to make. With a delicious sugar and syrup dipped rim to cover the harsh flavor of vodka.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- Simple syrup for rim
- Granulated sugar for rim
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
Instructions
- Rim a martini glass with simple syrup and sugar.
- Pour vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain the martini into the prepared martini glass and serve.
Notes
Double straining this cocktail is optional to remove any pulp.
The sugar rim is optional but it helps to smooth the tartness of the cocktail.
This has a lot of flavor and is sour- it helps to cover the taste of vodka.
Fresh-squeezed lemon juice should be used for best taste.