Lemon Drop Martini
CLASSIC · VODKA

Lemon Drop Martini

A modern classic born in 1970s San Francisco, the Lemon Drop Martini is a sleek, sugar-rimmed sipper that delivers a bright hit of citrus wrapped in smooth vodka and the gentle sweetness of triple sec.

Ingredients
Vodka30 ml
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice15 ml
Lemon Twist
Ice
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Lemon · Lime · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting aside.

  2. 2

    Combine vodka, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  4. 4

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Discard the ice water from the cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Double-strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish with a lemon twist or sugared lemon wheel on the rim.

From the Bartender

For a more polished presentation, rim the glass with superfine sugar before chilling - it adds a delicate sweetness on each sip and signals the drink's flavour profile before a drop touches the lips. Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice; bottled juice will flatten the vibrant citrus character that defines this cocktail.

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