This Lemon Drop Martini is a Tangy, Sugared-Rim Showstopper 🍋🍸
This isn’t just another classic cocktail—it’s the perfect lemon drop martini that knows how to flirt with your taste buds. Bright, sweet, tart, and endlessly sippable, this one is bringing peak happy hour energy.
With fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and sparkle from a sugared rim, the lemon drop martini is that rare simple cocktail that nails perfect balance with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re chasing the best lemon drop shot, remixing your usual vodka martini, or hopping on the TikTok trend to make your own, this one’s a keeper.
🍋 Why You’ll Love It
- It’s sweet, sour, and just boozy enough
- That sugar rim is pure joy
- It’s easy to scale up for a large pitcher
- The fresh lemon flavor hits just right
- One of the all-time favorite cocktails for a reason
If you love a classic martini, this lemony spin is your new bright idea.
🧊 What You’ll Need
- 2 oz vodka (go with the best vodka you’ve got—Grey Goose, a citron vodka, or whatever gets you excited)
- 3/4 oz triple sec or another orange-flavored liqueur
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, but fresh lemons bring the magic)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Sugar for the rim of your martini glass
- Ice
- Cocktail shaker
- Chilled martini glass
- Lemon wedge or twist for garnish
🍸 Step-by-Step: How to Make a Lemon Drop Martini
- Prepare the chilled glass – Dip the rim of the glass in lemon juice, then roll it in sugar for that signature sparkle.
- Shake It Up – In a metal shaker filled with ice, pour:
- 2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 3/4 oz ounce of lemon juice
- 1/2 oz ounce of simple syrup
- Shake Vigorously for about 15 seconds. The shaker should be cold enough to chill your palm.
- Strain into prepared glass – Pour into chilled martini glass, rimmed and ready.
- Garnish Like a Pro – Add a slice of lemon or lemon twist.
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
💬 Servings: 1
🧾 Grab the full printable recipe card below!
🍋 Pro Tips & Zesty Options
- For a sweeter cocktail, dial up the syrup or use Meyer lemons for their natural sweetness.
- Want to get extra fancy? Use homemade lemonade for lemon juice.
- Hosting? Make a big batch in a mason jar or airtight container and refrigerate.
This lemon martini also moonlights well as a lemon drop shot for those “let’s do one more” moments.
Print at home and shake up your perfect lemon drop! Bright, zesty vibes in every sip. Download your copy now and bring a little sparkle to your next happy hour. Download yours here.
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