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Side view of two Lemon Drop Martini cocktails garnished with lemon twist. Lemon slices beside glasses.
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Lemon Drop Martini

This Lemon Drop Martini is a classic! So simple and easy to make, yet completely delicious and perfect!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon drop martini, martini recipe
Servings: 1 martini
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (plus more to rim the glass)
  • sugar for garnishing the glass

Instructions

  • Fill a metal martini shaker with ice.
  • Rub a lemon wedge around the edge of a martini glass. Dip the glass in sugar.
  • Add the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the martini shaker. Shake until combined and the shaker begins to feel cold in your hands.
  • Pour into the prepared glass.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 12.4mg