How To Make A Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
A refreshing and zesty Lemon Drop Martini recipe featuring a sugar and lemon zest rimmed glass, made with quality lemonade and lemon vodka. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts seeking a bright, citrus-forward drink that’s easy to prepare and delightfully tart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 martinis 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For Sugar to Rim Glasses
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 giant lemon or 2 medium lemons
For Martinis
- 3/4 cup good-quality lemonade (Simply Lemonade recommended or homemade fresh lemonade)
- 2 oz lemon or citrus vodka (about 2 shots, 360 Sorrento Lemon Vodka is a favorite)
To Make Your Own Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (Optional)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar or ultra-fine granulated baking sugar
- 2 cups water or club soda
Instructions
- Chill Glasses: Place martini glasses in the freezer to chill while preparing the drinks, ensuring your cocktail stays cold longer.
- Prepare Sugar Rim: Zest one or two lemons and combine the zest with 1/3 cup sugar in a small dish. Use your fingers to thoroughly mix and lightly mash the zest into the sugar.
- Rim Glasses: Take a small lemon slice and rub it around the entire rim of each chilled glass. Immediately dip the moist rim into the lemon-sugar mixture, coating it evenly. Set glasses aside to dry.
- Make Lemonade (if using fresh): Combine 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice with ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 cups water or club soda. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved, producing fresh lemonade.
- Mix Martini: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 3/4 cup lemonade and 2 oz lemon or citrus vodka. Shake vigorously to chill and blend the ingredients.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the chilled, sugar-rimmed martini glasses. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- To make 8 Lemon Drop Martinis: Mix 3 cups lemonade with 1 cup lemon vodka; store in a pitcher in the refrigerator until serving.
- To make 32 Lemon Drop Martinis: Mix 12 cups lemonade with 4 cups lemon vodka; store refrigerated until ready to serve.
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