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A perfect, professionally made Lemon Drop Martini in a chilled coupe glass with a sugar rim and lemon twist, set on a marble background
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the Perfect Lemon Drop Martini

The Lemon Drop Martini is a classic cocktail that combines the smoothness of vodka with bright, refreshing citrus flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz triple sec or Cointreau
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Lemon twist or sugar rim optional
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Prepare the glass: Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice and water, or place it in the freezer for 5 minutes. Optional: rim the glass with sugar by dampening the rim with lemon juice and dipping in superfine sugar.
  2. Add ingredients to shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz triple sec, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously: Shake the mixture for about 10-15 seconds until the shaker becomes frosty on the outside, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined and chilled.
  4. Strain into glass: Empty the water and ice from the martini glass. Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the chilled martini glass using a cocktail strainer.
  5. Garnish: Add a lemon twist by expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on the rim, or add a fresh lemon wheel.
  6. Serve immediately: Serve and enjoy your Lemon Drop Martini while it's ice-cold.