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Lemon Drop Martini

Served in a coupe glass · ~170 cal

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Lemon Drop Martini

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Citrus vodka
  • 22.5 ml Triple sec
  • 22.5 ml Lemon juice
  • 15 ml Sugar syrup
  • Garnish Sugar rim
  • Garnish lemon twist

Preparation

  1. Rim the coupe with sugar. Don't know how? Moisten the rim with a citrus wedge, then dip it in a plate of sugar.
  2. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  3. Strain into a coupe. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.

Origin Story

The Lemon Drop Martini emerged in the 1970s in San Francisco, where bartenders began experimenting with citrus flavors in cocktails. It quickly gained popularity for its refreshing taste and vibrant presentation.

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