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Lemon Drop Martini

This Lemon Drop Martini is a combination of simple syrup, lemon juice, and premium quality vodka, all made up with the perfect proportions.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktails, Drinks, Lemon Drop, lemon drop martini, Martini
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 120g