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Shaken · 1 serving

Lemon Drop Martini

A bright shaken alternatini balancing citrus vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon, and rich simple syrup.

Short answer

Lemon Drop Martini is a shaken cocktail made with citrus vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Lemon Drop Martini ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Lemon Drop Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Citrus vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Triple Sec7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Lemon Drop Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one cocktail glass and prepare exactly one very narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Add citrus vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and rich simple syrup to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until the drink is thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass, leaving the surface clear of ice shards.

  6. 06

    Express and set the single lemon twist at the rim; serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Lemon Drop Martini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Lemon Drop Martini questions

What is in a Lemon Drop Martini?

Kokto’s build uses citrus vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and lemon.

How long does a Lemon Drop Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Lemon Drop Martini prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Lemon Drop Martini alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B205https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1144/lemon-drop-martini · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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