Lemon Drop Martini
A lemon drop martini is a bright and tangy citrus based cocktail
Servings 1
Calories 260kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger
- Cocktail Strainer
- Martini Glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup
- Ice
- Sugar (for rim)
Instructions
Making a Sugar Rim Glass
- On a shallow plate or countertop, spread an even layer of sugar.
- Fill a shallow plate with lemon juice and dip the rim of the glass into the juice.
- Spin and tilt the glass in the sugar making sure the rim is evenly coated.
- Shake off the excess sugar and now you are ready to pour your drinks!
Mixing a Lemon Drop Martini
- Squeeze half a lemon to make 1oz of Lemon Juice.
- Add vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds or until very cold.
- Pour through cocktail strainer into martini glasses and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg