Lemon Drop Martini
This Lemon Drop Martini is a tart and tangy, easy cocktail recipe that is perfect for New Year's Eve or any other special occasion, from birthdays to retirement parties.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar , for rimming
- Lemon wedge , for rimming
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce of limoncello
- 1/2 to 3/4 ounce simple syrup , to taste
- Lemon twist , for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sugar in a shallow dish. Wipe a lemon wedge around the glass to wet the surface, then dip it into the sugar. (Do this a few minutes before you mix the drink to give the sugar enough time to dry and adhere to the glass.)
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the vodka, lemon juice, limoncello, and simple syrup.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into the rimmed glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg