Lemon Drop Martini

Name: Lemon Drop Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz premium vodka; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; 1/4 oz triple sec or Cointreau; 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rim; 1 lemon wheel for garnish; Ice cubes

Bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced, this classic cocktail delivers a tangy-sweet punch with a silky smooth finish. The sugar rim adds a delightful crunch while premium vodka and fresh lemon juice shine through, creating that signature pucker-and-smile moment. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day.

Prep

5 minutes

Total

5 minutes

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Instructions

1
Chill a martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before serving.
2
Pour sugar onto a small plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the chilled glass, then dip the rim into sugar to coat evenly.
3
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
4
Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec to the shaker.
5
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
6
Double strain through a fine-mesh strainer into the prepared martini glass.
7
Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim and serve immediately.