I love a good martini, especially when it has a bright, refreshing lemon flavor. There’s something special about that sweet and tart balance that just makes a drink perfect for any occasion.
Today, I’m sharing two fantastic lemon drop martini recipes that are easy to make and full of unique tastes you’ll really enjoy. Whether you prefer floral notes or fresh fruit, I have a drink for you!
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Easy Lavender Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
This elegant drink brings together the bright taste of lemon with a soft floral note of lavender. It’s a truly refreshing choice for a relaxing evening or a special gathering.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Lavender Lemon Drop
- Lavender Syrup: This is where the gentle floral taste comes from. You can buy it or make it yourself with water, sugar, and food-grade dried lavender.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Always use fresh lemons for the best, most vibrant flavor in your drink. Bottled juice won’t taste the same.
What You Need for Your Lavender Martini
- 2 oz good quality vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz lavender simple syrup
- 0.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- Ice
- Sugar for rim (optional)
- Lemon slice or lavender sprig for garnish
⏱️ Time: 5 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 drink
How to Make Your Lavender Lemon Drop
Step 1: Prep Your Glass
If you like a sugared rim, run a lemon wedge around the edge of a chilled martini glass. Then, dip the rim gently into a shallow dish of sugar to coat.
Step 2: Mix Your Drink
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and Cointreau (or triple sec) to the shaker.
Step 3: Shake and Serve
Close the shaker tightly and shake well until it’s very cold, about 15-20 seconds. Strain the drink into your prepared martini glass. Garnish with a lemon slice or a small lavender sprig.
📝 Final Note
You can make lavender simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks. This makes quick martini making easy!
Easy Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
If you like fruity drinks, this strawberry lemon drop martini is for you. It’s bright, sweet, and has a lovely berry flavor that pairs so well with the tangy lemon.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Strawberry Lemon Drop
- Fresh Strawberries: Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Muddle them gently to release their juices and vibrant color.
- Simple Syrup: This helps balance the tartness of the lemon and the natural sweetness of the strawberries. You can easily make it with equal parts sugar and water.
What You Need for Your Strawberry Martini
- 2 oz good quality vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 3-4 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 0.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- Ice
- Sugar for rim (optional)
- Fresh strawberry or lemon slice for garnish
⏱️ Time: 7 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 drink
How to Make Your Strawberry Lemon Drop
Step 1: Muddle Strawberries
In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the hulled fresh strawberries until they break down and release their juices. This brings out their best flavor.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Fill the shaker with ice. Add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau (or triple sec) to the shaker with the muddled strawberries.
Step 3: Shake and Serve
Shake everything well for about 15-20 seconds until the shaker is very cold. Double strain the drink into a chilled, sugared martini glass (if using) to remove any pulp. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or a lemon slice.
📝 Final Note
For a smoother drink without any strawberry bits, muddle the strawberries and then strain their juice through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the shaker.