This lemon drop martini is bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. With a lemon sugar rim and fresh lemon twist, it's the ultimate summer cocktail.

A sugared-rim cocktail glass with a clear drink and lemon twist garnish sits on a white surface with lemons and a bottle in the background.

This lemon drop martini is bright, crisp, and unapologetically lemony in the very best way. Made with vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup, it strikes that perfect balance between sweet and tart. The lemon sugar rim adds a sparkling citrus finish to every sip, while a twist of lemon peel keeps things classic and fresh.

To me, this cocktail feels like the grown-up, full-sized version of a lemon drop shot - fun, refreshing, and perfect for summer gatherings. It has a similar vibe to a limoncello martini, but where limoncello feels a little more elegant and Italian-inspired, the lemon drop martini is more relaxed and playful. It's the kind of cocktail that disappears quickly on warm evenings and somehow always leads to someone asking for another round.

Lemon Drop Martini

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This lemon drop martini is made with vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup for a crisp, refreshing cocktail with bold lemon flavor. Finished with a lemon sugar rim and lemon twist, it's perfect for parties and summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients

Lemon sugar for rim
1 ½ ounces vodka
½ ounce triple sec
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Lemon twist or slice to garnish

Method

Dip the rim of a martini glass in simple syrup, then dip the wet rim into lemon sugar.
Lemon sugar
Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir until cold.
1 ½ ounces vodka, ½ ounce triple sec, ½ ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce simple syrup
Strain into the sugar-rimmed glass, garnish with a lemon twist or slice, and serve right away.
Lemon twist or slice

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