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Lemon Drop Martini

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
5 from 3 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brunch cocktails, classic cocktails, classic vodka cocktails, Cointreau Cocktails, lemon cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, martini variations, summer cocktails, triple sec cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz vodka
  • ¾ oz Cointreau or triple sec
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Sugar for rimming
  • Lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions

  • Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar by running a lemon wedge around the rim and dipping it in sugar
  • Combine the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake vigorously until the shaker is frosted over.
  • Strain the cocktail into the sugar-rimmed glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use superfine sugar for the rim so it adheres better and melts slightly as you sip.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice is essential for a bright, crisp flavor.
  • Pre-chill the glass to keep the martini cold longer.
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