Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
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Lemon Drop Martini

By: Dale W. 
"Very elegant, and so easy to make - you will love this lemon and lime vodka drink."

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 serving
 

Ingredients

  • white sugar
  • 1 long strip of lemon zest
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger citron vodka
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce sweet and sour mix
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Directions

  1. Moisten the edges of a martini glass with a little lime juice, and then dip moistened edges into sugar. Place lemon zest strip in glass.
  2. Combine vodka, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain into a martini glass.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by Geisler   view full review
awesome, but used fresh lemon juice and Ketel One Citroen to make this drink a true 5 star...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by vegasescapee   view full review
Make it a blueberry lemon drop martini by substituting .5 oz of citron with .5 oz of blueberry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by LINDA22   view full review
Thank you, Dale W! We had our annual progressive dinner last night. We served the appetizers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by AJ   view full review
I'm a bit of a weakling and increased the sweet and sour to a full 1/4 cup. I also added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2009 by XANTHEY   view full review
This was my first martini to make and I served it at a recent party. My guests loved it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by Mindy   view full review
I only had lime vodka so this turned out as more of a lime-drop martini...and I loved it! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2011 by Spunky Buddy   view full review
At first read I thought this would be sour because of all the lime juice. It turned out to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by K. Wallace   view full review
Great cocktail! My friends all loved it, too. I used absolut citron. It was easy to make and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by MURKEY   view full review
very tart but amazing. The sugar rim can make it or break it sometimes. without it, it can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Very, VERY good. I've had this drink when I've been out but it's nice to enjoy it at home. Now...

 

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