Lemon Drop Martini

Alcoholic Drink

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Source:

Ingredients

Lemon Sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

Zest from 1 small lemon

2 ounces vodka

1 ½ ounces lemon juice , freshly squeezed

¾ ounces simple syrup

¾ ounces Cointreau or triple sec

Ice for shaking

Lemon sugar , for garnish

Lemon wedge or twist , for garnish

Directions

Make the lemon sugar:

In a small bowl or plate, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Stir until mixed, and set aside.

Run a lemon wedge along the rim of a martini glass.

Dip the glass into the lemon sugar, turning the glass to coat the rim.

Make the Lemon Drop Martini:

Place ice in a cocktail shaker.

Measure in the vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and Cointreau.

Shake until the liquid inside is chilled, then strain and pour into the lemon sugar-rimmed martini glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge, and enjoy immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 157 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 16 mg, Potassium: 65 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 13 g, Vitamin A: 3 IU, Vitamin C: 16 mg, Calcium: 6 mg, Iron: 1 mg