A Lemon Drop Martini is a cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and is typically served with a sugared rim. The cocktail has a sweet-tart flavor profile and is popular for its refreshing taste. The rim of a martini glass is then coated with sugar by wetting the rim with a lemon wedge and dipping it into sugar.
The exact recipe for a Lemon Drop Martini can vary, with some variations using different types of citrus juice, such as lime or grapefruit, or adding additional ingredients like triple sec or limoncello liqueur for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Triple Sec
- 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
- 1 oz. Lemon juice
Garnish
- Lemon Wheel
- Sugar for Glass Rim
Method
- Rim martini glass with sugar and set aside
- Add ingredients to a shaker full of ice and shake well
- Strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass
- Garnish with a lemon wedge
