What does it taste like?

The Lemon Drop Martini features a strong lemon acidity, balanced by the sweetness of the Cointreau and the crispness of the vodka. The sugar-rimmed glass adds extra sweetness, resulting in a refreshing citrus flavor with a balanced sweet and sour profile.

Lemon Drop Martini · Recipe & Method

Lemon Drop Martini

The Lemon Drop Martini was created in San Francisco in the late 1970s. It is made by mixing vodka, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice. The name and flavor are inspired by lemon-flavored hard candies, representing the rise of sweet Martini variants in the late 20th century, particularly popular among female customers.

Flavor: The Lemon Drop Martini features a strong lemon acidity, balanced by the sweetness of the Cointreau and the crispness of the vodka. The sugar-rimmed glass adds extra sweetness, resulting in a refreshing citrus flavor with a balanced sweet and sour profile.
Difficulty: Easy
Glassware: cocktail glass

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RECIPE

Ingredients

3 ingredients

01vodka30ml

02Cointreau20ml

03Fresh Lemon Juice15ml

02 · METHOD

Method

01
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
02
Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?: The Lemon Drop Martini features a strong lemon acidity, balanced by the sweetness of the Cointreau and the crispness of the vodka. The sugar-rimmed glass adds extra sweetness, resulting in a refreshing citrus flavor with a balanced sweet and sour profile.
Which glass should I use?: cocktail glass
Is it beginner-friendly?: Easy