You can make your lemon drop martini as intricate or as simple as you want. Here are a few simple recipes, both of which achieve a nice smooth (and in some cases, very subtle) lemon flavor.

For the first recipe, you will need:

• Citroen flavored vodka
• syrup
• lemon juice
• super fine sugar

You can rim your martini glass with sugar for an additional boost of the sweet flavor, or simply chill your martini glass for at least 10 minutes to serve (for those who pay attention to calories).

Mix 1.5 oz of the vodka with an ounce of the lemon juice, half an ounce of the syrup, and a single teaspoon of the sugar in a cocktail shaker that is partially filled with crushed ice. Shake all of the ingredients thoroughly, and then strain the mixture into your chilled martini glass. You can add a twist of lemon for garnish, or simply drop it into your drink.

The Basic Lemon Drop Martini

For an even more basic lemon drop martini recipe, all you will need are three main ingredients:

• vodka
• dry vermouth
• lemon zest (or lemon juice)

This version of the lemon drop martini cocktail is ideal for those who want only a subtle taste of lemon. It’s best to enjoy this martini through small sips (as with most martini drinks) since the main ingredient called for is vodka.

Mix 2 oz of the vodka with half an ounce of the dry vermouth in a cocktail shaker. Add the lemon zest to the mixture (as little or as much as you desire) and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, and enjoy.

Other Lemon Drop Martini Variations

In following the same recipes as above, try adding some variations to the basic recipes. For example, in place of the dry vermouth, try using triple sec and a margarita mix instead. So you could try mixing all of the following ingredients for a sweeter taste:

• 2 oz vodka
• 2 oz margarita mix
• 2 tbsp triple sec
• lemon juice
• 1-2 tsp sugar (depending on the level of sweetness you want to achieve)

Another interesting twist to this tasty beverage is to use an orange liquer:

• one part vodka
• one part orange liqueur
• fresh squeeze lemon juice
• sugar for rimming

Combine and shake the vodka and liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Hand squeeze fresh lemon juice into the shaker, and then shake the mixture again. Strain the martini into a chilled martini glass rimmed with sugar (if desired), and then garnish with a twist of lemon.

Have fun experimenting with this one as there are tons of different avenues you can take with the lemon drop martini.

If you are a martini fan, you definitely should add the lemon drop martini to your martini collection of recipes. Lemon drop martini’s are easy to make and add a lovely twist to the martini cocktail. It’s lemony flavor tones down the sweetness in this recipe, making it an ideal choice for both men and women.

Succulent Lemon Drop Martini

You can change up the ingredients and the amounts used in this recipe to experiment with taste and intensity. Go easy on this drink, though, as the primary ingredient called for is vodka.

To create the amazing lemon drop martini you will need:

• cocktail shaker
• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar (superfine)
• crushed ice
• lemon slice for garnish
• superfine sugar for the martini glass rim

To enjoy the full effect of this delicious cocktail beverage, chill your martini glasses in the freezer for about 15 minutes just prior to serving.

With the crushed ice already added to the cocktail shaker, add the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously until all ingredients have been mixed thoroughly. Run the lemon slice around the rim of the martini glass and then dip the rim in a shallow dish of sugar. Strain and pour the martini drink into the glass and enjoy!

A Different Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

One twist you can make to the lemon drop martini is to use dry vermouth in place of the triple sec. Also try using Limoncello in place of the lemon juice. Limoncello is an Italian citrus liquer, and in fact, you can make your own limoncello from home (see below). Otherwise, you should be able to find this refreshing liquer at your local liquor store, but you may have to call around.

To really make an impression, drop a maraschino cherry (for the color effect) or a lemon drop candy into the lemon drop martini and serve with a lemon twist on the rim. This makes for a beautiful display while enjoying this tart and delicious alcoholic beverage.

Homemade Limoncello

If you can’t find limoncello at your local liquor store, you can easily make this delicious liqueur right from your kitchen. The ingredients are standard and can be found at your local grocery and liquor stores.

Here’s one limoncello recipe that is super easy and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare:

• Gather 10 lemons and zest the lemons, placing the zest into a large glass jar or glass bottle.
• Pour in 1 liter of vodka. Cover the jar loosely and allow the liquid to infuse for one week (leaving the jar at room temperature).
• After one week, combine 3 cups of white sugar and 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
• Bring the water and sugar mix to a boil (without stirring). Boil this for about 15 minutes.
• Allow the syrup mixture to cool.
• Stir the infused vodka and lemon zest mixture into the syrup and strain the liquid into glass bottles.
• Seal the bottles and then allow the mixture to age for another 2 weeks at room temperature.

After two weeks, you can keep your limoncello in the freezer for later use. You can drink the limoncello alone, or use it as an ingredient in your lemon drop martini.