I love a bright, zesty drink, especially one that’s easy to put together. Today, I’m sharing two fantastic variations on the classic lemon drop martini that I know you’ll enjoy. These lemon drop recipes are perfect for a casual evening or a fun get-together.
Whether you’re looking for a lovely floral touch or a burst of berry flavor, I have a lemon drop martini for you right here. Let’s make some wonderful drinks!
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- 1. Refreshing Lavender Lemon Drop Martini: Your Easy Drink Recipe
- 2. Sweet Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini: A Simple Cocktail Idea
Refreshing Lavender Lemon Drop Martini: Your Easy Drink Recipe
If you enjoy a zesty drink with a lovely floral note, this lavender lemon drop martini is for you. It’s simple to make and perfect for a relaxing evening or a special gathering.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Always use juice from fresh lemons for the best taste. It makes a big difference in your drink.
- Lavender Simple Syrup: You can buy this or make it easily by simmering water, sugar, and dried culinary lavender. It adds that special floral note.
- Chilled Glass: A cold martini glass keeps your drink frosty and delicious longer. Pop it in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
What You Need
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz lavender simple syrup
- Ice
- Lemon slice and fresh lavender sprig, for garnish (optional)
⏱️ Time: 5 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 serving
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep Your Glass
Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your martini glass. Then, dip the wet rim into sugar if you like a sweet edge. Set your glass aside to chill.
Step 2: Mix and Shake Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and a generous handful of ice. Close the shaker tightly and shake very well until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold, about 15-20 seconds.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy Your Martini
Strain your cold martini mixture into the prepared glass. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and a small sprig of lavender if you have it. Serve immediately.
📝 Final Note
For a sweeter drink, add a little extra simple syrup to your shaker. For more tartness, increase the amount of fresh lemon juice. Always taste and adjust to your preference!
Sweet Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini: A Simple Cocktail Idea
This strawberry lemon drop martini brings bright fruitiness to a classic. It’s a delightful choice when you want something fresh and easy to sip, with a beautiful color.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Ripe Strawberries: Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and vibrant color. Frozen strawberries can work too, just thaw them first.
- Muddle Well: Pressing the strawberries gently in your shaker helps release their juices and flavors into the drink. Don’t be afraid to give them a good mash.
- Fine Strainer: If you don’t like small fruit bits in your drink, use a fine-mesh strainer when pouring the martini into your glass. This makes for a smoother sip.
What You Need
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup (or strawberry simple syrup for more flavor)
- 3-4 fresh strawberries, hulled
- Ice
- Fresh strawberry and lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
⏱️ Time: 8 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 serving
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep and Muddle Strawberries
Prepare your martini glass with a sugar rim if you like, just like the lavender version. Place the hulled strawberries in your cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently but firmly press them to release their delicious juices.
Step 2: Combine and Shake Well
Add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a good amount of ice to the shaker with the muddled strawberries. Close the shaker securely and shake vigorously until everything is very cold and well mixed, about 15-20 seconds.
Step 3: Garnish and Serve Your Drink
Strain the mixture into your prepared martini glass. Remember to use a fine-mesh strainer if you want to avoid strawberry pulp. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a lemon slice. Serve this colorful drink right away!
📝 Final Note
For an extra strawberry punch, you can make a strawberry simple syrup instead of regular simple syrup. Just simmer sliced strawberries with sugar and water, then strain and cool.
