During my experience in the hospitality industry in bars I realized that each person has different tastes, some of us like sweet while others prefer salty or sour cocktails, so this recipe had to be on my blog for those people who like fresh and tart, it is such a simple recipe that you do not need to have bartending skills to prepare it!
This classic recipe is perfect for using your fresh lemons. This easy Lemon Drop Martini is tart, sweet, and incredibly smooth. Plus, it has a little extra sweetness from the sugar rim to balance the flavors!
What is a Lemon Drop Martini?
The lemon drop drink was created by a man named Norman Jay Hobday at his bar, Henry Africa’s, in San Francisco, California, sometime during the 1970s. The drink got its name from the lemon drops with a similar sweet and sour taste. So, this recipe only has a base alcohol Vodka, Triple sec (orange liqueur) Fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and powdered sugar for the rim of the glass.
What is a Lemon Drop Martini?
The lemon drop drink was created by a man named Norman Jay Hobday at his bar, Henry Africa’s, in San Francisco, California, sometime during the 1970s. The drink got its name from the lemon drops with a similar sweet and sour taste. So, this recipe only has a base alcohol Vodka, Triple sec (orange liqueur) Fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and powdered sugar for the rim of the glass.
Lemon Drop Martini Ingredients
- Vodka
- Orange liqueur
- Fresh Lemon juice
- Simple syrup
- Powdered sugar (to rim the glass)
See the recipe below with the measurement
What Does Lemon Drop Martini Taste Like?
It´s a classy, fun, tart, and fruity cocktail. It´s also smooth, and a little sweet, it has everything you´d want from a refreshing cocktail!
One more important thing is that by using fresh lemon juice you are also not only consuming a refreshing cocktail but also strengthening your immune system due to the vitamin C of the lemons, it is another excuse to prepare it!
How to Make a Lemon Drop Martini?
1.-In a cocktail shaker with ice add vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup
2.-Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec until combine
3.-Using a cocktail strainer pour into a martini glass previously rim it with white sugar
4.-Garnish with a lemon twist, serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Vodka: If you like tart cocktails, use a citrus-flavored vodka to enhance the flavor
Frozen Glass: While you make the cocktail keep the martini glasses in the freezer to keep the cold cocktail longer
When to Serve a Lemon Drop Martini
This sophisticated cocktail is so you can be prepared or order it for any of these important events!
- Cocktail Hour Drink
- Wedding party
- Anniversaries
- Pool party
- Girl’s or guy’s night drink
- After Dinner or before dinner
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Lemon Drop Martini
During my experience in the hospitality industry in bars, I realized that each person has different
tastes, some of us like sweet while others prefer salty or sour cocktails, so
this recipe had to be on my blog for those people who like fresh and tart, it
is such a simple recipe that you do not need to have bartending skills to
prepare it!
This classic recipe is perfect for using your fresh lemons. This easy Lemon Drop Martini is tart,
sweet, and incredibly smooth. Plus, it has a little extra sweetness from the
sugar rim to balance the flavors!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 ½ oz orange liqueur
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz Simple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar to rim the glass
- 1 twist or wedge of lemon for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with ice add vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec until combine
- Using a cocktail strainer pour into a martini glass previously rim it with white sugar
- Garnish with a lemon twist, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Vodka: If you like tart cocktails, use a citrus-flavored vodka to enhance the flavor
Frozen Glass: While you make the cocktail keep the martini glasses in the freezer to keep the cold cocktail longer
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 370Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 4mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 2gSugar 33gProtein 1g
