Modern Classic

Lemon Drop Martini

Name: Lemon Drop Martini
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Citrus vodka; 22.5 ml Triple sec; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Citrus vodka
22.5 ml Triple sec
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a sugar-rimmed coupe glass.

Garnish

Sugar rim, lemon twist

Origin story

The Lemon Drop Martini emerged in the 1970s in San Francisco, where bartenders began experimenting with citrus flavors in cocktails. It quickly gained popularity for its refreshing taste and vibrant presentation.