Gather around my fellow foodies, because for this Mixology Monday I decided to make a literal party star, my absolute favorite, my easy 3 ingredient Lemon Drop Martini. This fruity drink is a perfect mix of sweet and sour that will leave your taste buds deliciously confused! This zesty cocktail drink is considered a highlight in modern cocktail menus, and any lady’s favorite go-to drink. So go ahead and invite the ladies for the sweetest deal: A Sex and the City marathon, with a chilled glass of this zesty Lemon Drop Martini.
Lemon Drop Martini
This homemade 3 Ingredient Lemon Drop Martini is the perfect mix of Lemon vodka, sweet and sour mix, and lemon juice. Due to its refreshing taste, it is considerate a party favorite! Perfect for any occasion, this zesty Martini will meet all of your needs from a quite night in with the girls, to the wildest celebration!
Meet the Wildest Party Animal!
A chilled glass of Lemon Drop Martini is just the zing you need to get you in a celebratory mood. It is festive, refreshing, and a party animal by all means. No matter what occasion you might be attending, a Martini delivers the right vibes! Here is where you can enjoy its cool clean flavor and emasculate taste:
- New year’s Eve or Christmas. Trust me, it will give you the perfect holiday cheer.
- Any personal celebration. Did you get the promotion? Passed your finals? Finally got a ring on that finger? This baby is your perfect happy companion.
- Bachelorette Party/ Girls night in. It wouldn’t be a girls’ night without a fruity drink to keep the vibe going. So spill those secrets while spilling some Lemon Drop Martini into your glasses. Girls’ night just got a whole lot interesting!
Make a Perfect Sugar Rim!
You have probably seen this drink served in a chilled glass topped with a sugar rim. Well, this rim does more than making your drink look festive, it also balances the tart flavor. The sweetness makes a nice introduction to the sweet and sour taste.
- Spread an even layer of sugar on a plate
- Moisturize the rim by cutting a lemon wedge and sliding it around the edge of your glass.
- Tilt the glass rim into the sugar so it sticks to the outside edge.
- Shake off the loose sugar, and enjoy!
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Tips for a Perfect Drink
- Use freshly squeezed lemon. Trust me bottled lemon juice won’t cut it if you need a satisfying buzz.
- Use cold ingredients. A warm Lemon Drop Martini sucks all the fun of the whole thing. So go ahead and have everything cold-you might even want to chill the glasses!
- Surprise your guest by placing one lemon head or lemon drop piece of candy in the bottom of the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are using all the right quality ingredients, a Lemon Drop Martini should taste like lemonade or lemon candy. It basically has a lemony sweet and sour flavor.
Although a Lemon Drop Martini is downright refreshing and delicious, there are other variations to the drink such as blueberry and raspberry lemon drops.
The Lemon Martini Drop was invented in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa’s in San Francisco, California.
The Ingredients You Need
- Lemon vodka
- sweet and sour mix
- lemon juice
- Lemon Head Candy or Lemon Drop Candy
Follow These Simple Instructions
- In a martini shaker, combine your vodka, sweet & sour mix, and lemon juice.
- Add a few cubes of ice; cover and shake until very cold.
Other Drinks You Might Enjoy
- Ice Cream Cocktail
- Apple Cider Mimosas
- Pretty In Pink
- Pink Clouds
- Lemon Long Island
- Mocktail Mimosa
- Peach Mimosas
Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce Lemon Vodka I used Ivanbitch
- ¼ sweet and sour mix
- 1 splash lemon juice
- Lemon Head Candy or Lemon Drop Candy
Instructions
- In a martini shaker, combine your vodka, sweet & sour mix, and lemon juice.
- Add a few cubes of ice; cover and shake until very cold.
Yes! This is perfect for the Superbowl party I’m hosting!
Yeah!! I hope you try it Marta!!
Yessss! This sounds perfect!
Thank you Desiree!!
Just the recipe I was looking for. I am sure my guest will love this lemon drop martini this weekend.
I hope they love it Jayne!!
Oh Yaaaaaaas! Lemon Drop Martini is one of my all time favorites! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I hope you try it!! Thank you!!
Ohhh I love all things citrus! This sounds perfectly delicious!
Thank you Adri!!!
I love a good lemon drop!
Yes, me too Jazz!!