Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
This Lemon Drop Martini is the perfect easy cocktail to make for happy hour! With only three easy to find ingredients, you are going to want to make this drink all the time!
Servings 1
Calories 212kcal
Ingredients
- lemon wedge for rimming the glass
- sugar for rimming the glass
- ice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice strained (about ½ lemon)
- lemon wheel or lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a martini glass to wet it. Spread the sugar on a small plate and dip the rim of the glass into it until coated. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce simple syrup, and 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice to the shaker.
- Cover and shake for at least 30 seconds until it's very cold.
- Strain into the prepared glass, being careful not to splash the sugared edge.
- Add a lemon wheel or lemon twist to the rim of the glass for garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Add a splash of triple sec or Cointreau for an orange-citrus note.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
