Description
A refreshing cocktail that balances the tangy zest of lemon with the smoothness of vodka and the sweetness of triple sec, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Lemon wedge (for garnish)
- Sugar (for rimming the glass, optional)
Instructions
- Prep your glass: Rim the edge of a chilled martini glass with sugar, rubbing a lemon wedge around the rim before dipping into sugar.
- Mix the ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add in the vodka, fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
- Shake it up: Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture feels chilling to the touch.
- Strain the mixture: Use a strainer to pour the cocktail into your prepared martini glass, keeping the ice out.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish your drink with a lemon wedge and enjoy!
Notes
For a sweeter drink, adjust the simple syrup to taste. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, lemon drop martini, refreshing drink, summer cocktail, party drink