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Lemon Drop Martini

This Lemon Drop Martini is a sweet and tangy cocktail with a sugared rim, ready in 5 minutes.
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Drop Martini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 229kcal
Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • ice cubes
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 lemon wheels

Instructions

  • Using a citrus reamer, juice and strain the lemons in a one cup measure.
  • Edge the rim of the martini glass with a lemon slice. Dip the rim of the martini glass into the rimming sugar. Set the glasses aside.
  • Pour the lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is icy on the outside.
  • Pour the martini into the prepared martini glasses (or any cocktail glass). Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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Notes

Optional: chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving to keep your drink cold longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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