The Best Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

A citrusy and bright martini that’s bursting with fresh lemon flavor: the best Lemon Drop martini recipe!

When I last shared my Lemon Drop Shot recipe, y’all asked for something just as tasty and in the same vein. What could be the answer but the simple, classic Lemon Drop? Today, I’m sharing the best lemon drop martini recipe, featuring tart and bright fresh-squeezed lemon juice, as much or as little simple syrup as you’d like, and two bar-shelf staples: vodka and triple sec.

What’s a Lemon Drop?

A Lemon Drop is a vodka-based cocktail drink that features fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup for sweetness.

What to Expect

This martini is very simply made, strong and potent with both vodka and Cointreau and the sharp citrus taste of fresh-squeezed lemon. To sweeten, we’ll be using simple syrup to taste. More for the sweet tooth, less for the brave. 😉

Lemon Drop Ingredients

To make a lemon drop cocktail, you’ll need just 4 ingredients:

• Vodka – pick a high-quality vodka that’s your favorite. The taste will be very present in this martini.
• Triple Sec or Cointreau
• Lemon Juice – make sure it’s fresh-squeezed for the best flavor
• Simple syrup: use 1 oz (or more) for a sweeter lemon drop, 1/2 oz for a less sweet drink. Also, try honey syrup to make a Honey Lemon Drop martini.
• For the rim: make a lemon sugar for a highly-recommended sweet rim.

How to Make a Lemon Drop

We’ll learn how to make a lemon drop drink with just a few quick ‘n easy steps.

Start by making a batch of homemade lemon sugar. This ingredient really takes your lemon drop martini over the top, so don’t skip it.

Run a lemon wedge over the rim of a martini glass to wet it. Then, dip the rim in lemon sugar to coat.

Now, add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake until chilled.

Strain the lemon drop drink mixture into the martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!

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