A refreshingly easy cocktail to make at home. The tart lemon combined with the sweetness of the simple syrup make this a perfect indulgence for a summer evening! For an even easier drink, use bottled lemon juice.

Servings: 1
Total Time: 5 minutes

a lemon drop martini with a slice of lemon

Ingredients:

lemon juice
vodka
triple sec or your favorite orange liqueur
simple syrup
granulated sugar
Ice

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Pour a bit of granulated sugar on a small plate. Squeeze the juice from one lemon or measure 1 oz of lemon juice. Use leftover lemon rind or a wedge of lemon to add a bit of juice to the rim of a martini glass and dip into sugar.

Step 2: Measure and pour in 1/2 oz of triple sec, 2 oz vodka, and 1 oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously over ice.

cocktail ingredients being measured and poured

Step 3: Strain drink into martini glass, garnish with a slice of lemon and enjoy!

Tips:

Simple syrup is easily made at home by mixing equal parts sugar and water in a pan and stirring over low heat until sugar is dissolved. It can be stored in the refrigerator to be used for later.
A sugar substitute of your choice can also be used to make simple syrup.
Chill martini glass in freezer for 20 minutes
I like to quadruple this recipe and store in the refrigerator before guests arrive.

Lemon Drop Martini

Beth

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

1 oz lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon or bottled
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz triple sec
1 oz simple syrup
granulated sugar (optional)
Ice

Instructions

Pour a bit of granulated sugar on a small plate. Squeeze the juice from one lemon or measure 1 oz of lemon juice. Use leftover lemon rind or a wedge of lemon to add a bit of juice to the rim of a martini glass and dip into sugar.
Measure and pour in 1/2 oz of triple sec, 2 oz vodka, and 1 oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously over ice.
Strain drink into martini glass, garnish with a slice of lemon, and enjoy!

Notes

Simple syrup is easily made at home by mixing equal parts sugar and water in a pan and stirring over low heat until sugar is dissolved. It can be stored in the refrigerator to be used for later.