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Lemon Drop Martini

Tara Noland
This Lemon Drop Martini is a combination of simple syrup, lemon juice, and premium quality vodka, all made up with the perfect proportions.
4.58 from 7 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 565 kcal

Ingredients
 

Cocktail

  • 3 oz. vodka
  • 2 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 oz. simple syrup
  • 3 tsp. fine white sugar for the glasses

Simple syrup

  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar and water and bring to a boil.
  • Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
  • Let cool, pour into a container, and refrigerate until cold.
  • This will keep in the refrigerator for 3 months so you can make this again and again. Or use it with other cocktails.
  • Chill two martini glasses in the freezer for at least 5 min.
  • In a shaker, pour in the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and 1/2 cup of ice.
  • Rim the glasses with lemon juice and dip in the fine sugar.
  • Shake the cocktail rigorously and then pour it into each glass evenly.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or lemon wedge.

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker Set by Cresimo - Stainless Steel Bartending Kit with 24 Ounce Cocktail Shaker with Built in Drink Strainer, Measuring Jigger, Mixing Spoon & Drink Recipe Guide - Professional Bar Tools

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 121gSodium: 7mgSugar: 120g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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