Vodka
Beginner
Lemon Drop Martini
A citrusy symphony, the Lemon Drop Martini uses a vodka base with sweet Triple Sec, and sour Lemon juice. The end result? A sophisticated cocktail that prefectly balances sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
How many serves?
1
20mlTriple Sec
25mlFresh lemon juice
10mlSimple syrup
Ice
Equipment
- 1 x Rocks glass
- 1 x Jigger
- 1 x Cocktail shaker
Method
Pour
Using a jigger, measure all liquid ingredients. Shake them together.
Mix
Shake the mixture vigorously in the cocktail shaker until the surface of the shaker feels chilled.
Strain the drink with a cocktail strainer into a martini glass.
Top tip
There's no garnish needed for this cocktail but if you do want to add a little more flair, coat the rim of your martini glass with lemon and sugar and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Grab a bite
Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.
Used in this recipe:
- vodka
- citrus
- vodka cocktails
- martini cocktails
- cocktail