How to Make the Best Lemon Drop Martini

This lemon drop martini is perfect for those warm days when you don’t want anything too heavy, but you also want something refreshing.

It’s simple to make, and absolutely delicious. So cheers to knocking back a few of these bad boys while soaking up some sun!

I’ve included a printable recipe card at the end of this post to make it even easier for you to make this delicious vodka cocktail!

To make a perfect Lemon Drop Martini, you’ll need three basic ingredients: vodka, triple sec or Cointreau, and (freshly-squeezed) lemon juice.

You can also add a little simple syrup to sweeten it up if desired. 

Here is what I used:

Ingredients Needed for a Lemon Drop Martini

• 2 Ounces Vodka 
• 3/4 Ounces Simple Syrup 
• 3/4 Ounces Triple Sec 
• 1 1/2 Ounces Lemon Juice or fresh squeezed lemon
• Granulated Sugar 
• Lemon Slices 
• Ice Cubes

Steps To Make The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini

• Place several ice cubes into a cocktail shaker.
• Pour in the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice & simple syrup.
• Shake well.

• Coat the rim of a glass with lemon juice & coat in sugar.
• Pour the lemon drop into the glass.
• Garnish with a lemon slice.   

That’s all there is to it. A quick, easy and refreshing vodka cocktail that may be a new summertime favorite!

The beauty of making your own lemon drop martini is that you can tailor it to your tastes—make it as strong or as sweet as you like!

Whether you’re hosting an outdoor party or simply enjoying an evening at home with friends, this refreshingly delicious cocktail is sure to please all of your guests!

So next time you’re looking for something unique to serve up, why not give this classic drink a try? Cheers!

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I hope you give this lemon drop vodka martini a try. If so, leave a comment below and let me know.

You may also enjoy these lemon cocktail recipes:

• Deep Eddy Lemonade Vodka Cocktail
• Spiked Lemonade Mimosa
• Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg Lemonade

Lemon Drop Martini

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Who doesn't love a good cocktail? Especially when summertime hits and the weather is just begging you to be outside.

This lemon drop martini is light and refreshing, plus you can easily adjust it to a pitcher size for friends.

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Ingredients

• 2 Ounces Vodka
• 3/4 Ounces Simple Syrup
• 3/4 Ounces Triple Sec
• 1 1/2 Ounces Lemon Juice 6
• Granulated Sugar
• Lemon Slices
• Ice Cubes

Instructions

1. Place several ice cubes into a cocktail shaker.
2. Pour in the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice & simple syrup.
3. Shake well.
4. Coat the rim of a glass with lemon juice & coat in sugar.
5. Pour the lemon drop onto the glass.
6. Garnish with a lemon slice.
7. Cheers.  

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