Perfect Lemon Drop Martini
- PREP 10min
- TOTAL 10min
For the best lemon drop martinis, use good-quality vodka and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and keep everything cold. If you plan to make lemon sugar, remove the zest from the lemon before juicing.
You Will Need
Lemon Drop Martini
2 ounces (1/4 cup) quality vodka, try a citron vodka
3/4 ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) Cointreau or triple sec
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh squeezed lemon juice (juice from 1/2 large lemon)
3/4 ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) simple syrup
Ice
Lemon sugar, for glass rim
Lemon Sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Zest from 1 lemon
Directions
Make Lemon Sugar
Add sugar to a plate, then rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until it is tinted yellow and fragrant.
Make Martini
Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with the juiced lemon, turn the glass upside down, twist into the lemon sugar, and set aside.
Add vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds or until very cold. Strain into the prepared martini glass and serve immediately.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Simple syrup: Use store-bought or make homemade simple syrup.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.