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Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini is a classic drink that needs to be in your repertoire!
Lemon Drop Martini

When my husband suggested making a lemon drop martini it was met with an immediate “No way!” from me.

All I could think about was a cloyingly sweet drink that people who don’t actually like drinking order. An alcoholic Shirley Temple. Too girly for my taste.

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And just like that I was told that I was very wrong. The classic version of the lemon drop martini is perfectly balanced and quite sophisticated. A drink that I wouldn’t be embarrassed to serve at a dinner party.

I have to admit I am a big fan of lemon and gin mixes, so I decided to give it a try. I’ve reduced the sweetness to bring out the crisp lemon and added a hint of vanilla to make it my own.

Lemon Drop Martini

So how would I describe this Lemon Drop Martini? In one word. Fabulous.

In many words. It tastes like what I imagined grown up sweets would taste like when I was wee and enjoying my lemon drop.

Lemon Drop Martini

This cocktail is light, refreshing, with strong hint of vanilla and a gentle sourness of the lemon drop. Pop in a golden sugar stir stick for more intense sweetness if you wish. I did.

This is a cocktail that is at it’s best when cold, so shake with a lot of ice and until the shaker is too cold to hold. And to keep it from warming up too fast, pop your glasses in the freezer beforehand.

It turns out it’s possible to create something fun and sophisticated at the same time.

Lemon Drop Martini

For more gin cocktails check out my Three Creative Ways with Gin and TonicĀ 

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon Drop Martini is a classic gin based cocktail. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: drink
Keyword: lemon drop martini
Servings: 1
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounce Gin
  • 1/2 ounce Triple Sec
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 sugar stir stick optional

Instructions

  • Pour the sugar in a saucer. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice. Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with a lemon half and dip in sugar to coat the rim. 
  • In a cocktail shaker combine gin, triple sec, lemon juice, vanilla and fill it up with ice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is too cold to hold. 
  • Pour in the cocktail glass and decorate with a lemon slice. Use golden sugar stir stick if desired. 
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Drop Martini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 4g4%
Vitamin C 5.5mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Lynn says

    June 29, 2018 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    Thanks goodness it’s Friday and I can actually make and enjoy this beautiful cocktail again. It’s so lovely and refreshing!

    Reply
    • vikalinka says

      June 29, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Oh yes, we will be enjoying it ourselves! Happy weekend, Lynn!

      Reply

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