Lemon Drop Martini recipe
Vodka, vodka citron, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lemon.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 6 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
- 154 kcal
What Ingredients do you need to make a Lemon Drop Martini?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is a common ingredient in cocktails and is used simply to sweeten a drink.
You can buy the syrup off the shelf, but it’s also pretty easy to make yourself. It’s made by combining sugar and water in equal parts – simple, right?
If you do want to buy it off the shelf, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Lemon Drop Martini?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
Lemon Drop Martini
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Calories
- 154 kcal
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
- Use a jigger to measure out vodka, vodka citron, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup into your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well until cold to the touch.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon.
Want more like this? Browse our full collection of martinis.
Lemon Drop Martini FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Lemon Drop Martini?
To make a Lemon Drop Martini, you need 20ml / 0.7oz vodka, 20ml / 0.7oz vodka citron, 10ml / 0.3oz triple sec, 30ml / 1oz lemon juice and 10ml / 0.3oz simple syrup, plus a slice of lemon to garnish. There’s more about vodka, triple sec and simple syrup above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Lemon Drop Martini?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Lemon Drop Martini?
A Lemon Drop Martini contains 20ml / 0.7oz vodka, 20ml / 0.7oz vodka citron and 10ml / 0.3oz triple sec.
Is a Lemon Drop Martini shaken or stirred?
A Lemon Drop Martini is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Lemon Drop Martini without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Lemon Drop Martini served in?
Serve a Lemon Drop Martini in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Lemon Drop Martini?
Garnish a Lemon Drop Martini with a slice of lemon.
How do I make a Lemon Drop Martini for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 80ml vodka, 80ml vodka citron, 40ml triple sec, 120ml lemon juice and 40ml simple syrup. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
