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Lemon Drop Martini recipe
IBA officialShakenMartini glassNo ice21% ABV120 kcal
The Lemon Drop Martini is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with citrus vodka, triple sec and lemon juice, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy. It is an official IBA cocktail, in Contemporary Classics.
Lemon Drop Martini ingredients
| Citrus vodka | 25 ml (¾ oz) |
| Triple sec | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Lemon juice | 15 ml (½ oz) |
How to make a Lemon Drop Martini
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with sugar rim and lemon slice.
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Sugar rim and lemon slice
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Lemon Drop Martini: quick answers
- How strong is a Lemon Drop Martini?
- About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 13 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Lemon Drop Martini?
- About 120 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Lemon Drop Martini served in?
- A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Lemon Drop Martini have?
- 3 in total: citrus vodka, triple sec and lemon juice. Simple enough to make at home.
