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Lemon Drop Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (77)
Lemon Drop Martini image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Ketel One Citroen Vodka
1/4 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
3/4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Lemon Drop Martini contains 201 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 18.91% alc./vol. (37.82° proof)
  • 21.3 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

An alternatini which emerged and become popular during the 1990s. Like the Lemon Drop shot, it is believed to have morphed a Lemon Drop cocktail created in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday at his Henry Africa's bar in San Francisco, California.

Review

Sherbety lemon - well-balanced and refreshing, but not really a Martini.

Variations/similar cocktails

Lemon Drop Crusta
Lemon Drop Shot

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Comments & Discussion

Egg McKenzie
balanced recipe. refreshing but not interesting.
score: 2
Dave D. Premium Member
Always a favorite when I want to taste lemon. Sugar rim is an added taste I like on occasion !
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Tart and just sweet enough for what it is. Tasty!
score: 1
kaitlin ward
replaced the vodka with rose gin & cut the simple syrup to 75%; added a sugar and hibiscus flower powder rim - was delicious!
score: 2
margaret badger
I love this website - so clear and easy to use. Thank you Simon! Anyway, Very nicely balanced cocktail - although we did reduce the sugar syrup based on John Hinojos’ comment below - good call! This worked for us. A new favourite!
score: 7
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for your kind words. I have to thank Paloma, Harry, Matt, Alex and Dan as not possible without them.
score: 4
Alex Sperti
Really enjoyed this. Lovely and fresh.
2nd time around I replaced the sugar syrup with Limoncello this added an extra sharpness
score: 3
John Hinojos Premium Member
this was great. Had it with brunch today. Was concerned it would be a bit to sweet for us, so we use dry Curacao and 2/3s of the sugar syrup. Outstanding. Moving over to my favourites.
score: 2

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$2.58 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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