Lemon Drop Martini
A sugar-rimmed, citrus-forward martini that tastes like the classic candy in cocktail form.
Base
vodka
Glassware
Martini glass
Flavor Profile
soursweet
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka (citrus)
- 0.75 oz triple sec
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Sugar for rimming
Instructions
- 1Rim a coupe with sugar.
- 2Shake vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
- 3Strain into the prepared glass.
Origin & Story
San Francisco, 1970s
Bartenders at San Francisco's Trader Vic's are often credited with popularizing this candy-inspired sipper, which pairs citrus vodka with a sugar-rimmed glass to mimic the taste of a lemon drop candy.
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