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The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini

February 21, 2019 by Mirlandra 8 Comments

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This lemon drop martini is my version of heaven. Simple to prepare, and lemony perfection to drink. Try my lemon sugar recipe on the rim – it is excellent!  You can make these a few at a time or mix up as a big batch cocktail for a party.  Perfect for bridal showers, Easter brunch, or summer BBQs.

Three stunning lemon drop martinis with twists and sugared rooms.  The table is decorated with a few lemons.

 

The iconic lemon drop martini is one of my go to drinks.  I’m a die hard lemon lover and the contrast of sweet and pucker of a lemon drop is perfection. 

I also make these often for girl’s night or as the main cocktail at a party.  They are such a great all around drink. 

A big batch of lemon drop martinis plus a bucket of beer and the party is covered.

The Best Lemon Drop Martinis Are Made From Scratch

Every time I see cocktail mix for lemon drop martinis I cringe.  Why oh why? 

Sure, I’m all about simple mixes when you need them but a good lemon drop is the world’s easiest drink!  No mix required.  Ever…

When I’m in a hurry I buy lemonade at the store.  Simply Lemonade makes a wonderful lemonade that is as good as homemade (if you ask me).  Sometimes I buy a bag of Meyer lemons at Costco and squeeze my own.  Either way you get an excellent lemon drop martini.

Get a Good Cocktail Shaker To Make Lemon Drops

Tools In This Post:  I like using a cocktail shaker to make these drinks.  My favorite shaker is this simple one from OXO. It is durable and pretty while also going into the dishwasher for easy cleanup.  The lid doubles as a measuring cup for alcohol and it has a nice straining system for pouring out cocktails.  We love ours so much I buy them as gifts for family and friends.

For Martini Lovers you are also going to need this Pomaganet Martini Recipe! 

 


Three stunning lemon drop martinis with twists and sugared rooms. The table is decorated with a few lemons.
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The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini

The Lemon Drop Martini is a bartender's best kept secret! It is easy and cost effective to make and everybody loves them!  You can make these a few at a time or mix up as a big batch cocktail for a party. Perfect for Friday nights, bridal showers, Easter brunch, or summer BBQs.  (See recipe video above.)
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon drop martini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 249kcal
Author Mirlandra Neuneker

Ingredients

To Make Sugar To Rim Glasses

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • Zest of 1 giant lemon or 2 medium lemons

To Make Martinis

  • 3/4 cup lemonade good quality lemonade Simply Lemonade is excellent or use fresh lemons make your own
  • 2 shots lemon vodka I used 360 Sorrento Lemon Vodka

To Make Your Own Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or ultra fine granulated baking sugar
  • 2 cups water or club soda
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place martini glasses in freezer to chill while you prepare the drinks.
  • Start by making sugar to rim the glasses. Zest one or two lemons.
  • Choose a small dish with sides big enough to dip the rim of the glass you plan to use. Combine the 1/3 cup sugar and lemon zest together in the bowl. Use your fingers to mash/squish it together until thoroughly mixed.
  • Take a small slice of lemon and rub around the entire rim of the chilled glass. Dip the damp rim into your sugar mixture and set the glass aside to dry.
  • Select a high quality lemonade or make your own by combining fresh squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar with water, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  • To make two martinis combine ¾ cup lemonade with 2 shots vodka. Shake over ice in a cocktail shaker and serve in chilled, sugar rimmed glasses. Drink and repeat!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Sugar 33g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. ayemyathanta

    March 25, 2017 at 1:23 AM

    Nice post. Thanks

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      April 4, 2017 at 1:54 PM

      You are most welcome!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Freeman

    June 9, 2017 at 9:06 PM

    Hi Mirlandra! I am making your Lemondrop Martini and would like to know how many ounces your “shot of citrus vodka” is? So many different “opinions” on how many ozs. = a shot! ? Thanks & your recipe IS JUST THE ONE I have been looking for!

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      June 14, 2017 at 10:48 AM

      There are so many opinions out there on what a shot is! I use 1oz sometimes and 1.5oz sometimes depending on how strong of a drink I want. You could do either here – both taste great. Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  3. Debbie Freeman

    June 14, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    Hi Mirandra! Thanks so much for getting back to me! Your recipe is how they made it at my favorite watering hole, EXCEPT the bartender that made it the best is gone and NO ONE can match her martini making ability! I’ll let ya know how it goes the next shake around! ?

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      June 19, 2017 at 2:12 PM

      Oh I’m SO glad! Keep me posted 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dana

    September 6, 2019 at 12:46 PM

    How do make these in a batch?

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      September 6, 2019 at 12:51 PM

      I just multiply the recipe so I have enough for the number of people I want. Or, if I don’t know really how many my guests will drink sometimes I make a little sign with the recipe and then set the ingredients out on the bar. I rim the glasses with sugar and guests enjoy getting to be their own bartenders! Hope your party is a success!

      Reply

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