Lemon Drop Martini Cocktail
If you like lemons, this is your cocktail! It's a classic mix of lemon, vodka, & simple syrup-- perfect for all year long.
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Equipment
- 1 Citrus Peeler or channel knife if you prefer
- 1 Citrus Zester optional
Ingredients
- 2 oz Citron Vodka
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec Cointreau
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Chill a Martini glass or coupe cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer so that your drink is ice cold; or fill the glass with ice and let it sit while you make the cocktail.
- Optional: Rim your cold glass with lemon slice juice, and dip it in granulated sugar; set the prepared glass aside.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, combine the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Use a cocktail strainer to strain into the prepared Martini glass/coupe glass with sugar (if you chose to use it).
- Optional: Garnish it with a lemon twist or a hint of lemon zest across the top.