Indulge in the tantalizing world of flavors with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Lemon Martini. As a timeless classic among cocktails, the Lemon Martini captivates with its vibrant citrus notes and elegant simplicity. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or a modern twist, this versatile drink offers endless possibilities to explore. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we uncover the secrets behind this iconic cocktail, ensuring you create a memorable experience every time you raise a glass.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON DROP MARTINI
Very elegant, and so easy to make - you will love this lemon and lime vodka drink.
Provided by Dale W.
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Moisten the edges of a martini glass with a little lime juice, and then dip moistened edges into sugar. Place lemon zest strip in glass.
- Combine vodka, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain into a martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
PERFECT LEMON MARTINI
Time to relax with a refreshing lemon drop martini! The combination of tart lemon and sweet liqueur will tingle your taste buds. -Marilee Anker, Chatsworth, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using lemon slice, moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass; set lemon aside. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Discard remaining sugar on plate. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add vodka, limoncello and lemon juice; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CLASSY LEMON DROP MARTINI
This is my signature lemon drop martini recipe - classic and refreshing!
Provided by JillA93
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vodka, citrus vodka, lemonade, limoncello, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Pour mixture into 4 martini glasses and garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
RASPBERRY LEMON DROP MARTINI
The lemon drop is without a doubt my favorite cocktail and my go-to drink on hot summer days. This is just a slight variation that I was inspired to create because my kids were picking raspberries from our bushes and throwing them in their lemonade. Tart and sweet, this cocktail is a winner.
Provided by RainbowJewels
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Muddle 8 raspberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with lemon juice and sugar. Add vodka and ice. Shake for 1 minute, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with remaining raspberries and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
MEYER LEMON MARTINI
Meyer lemons, a cross between a lemon and an orange, have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than the more common lemon. If you have to use a regular lemon, add a little extra sugar to taste. For the ultimate martini, use good quality vodka and orange liqueur. I should have named this the 'come to mama' martini!
Provided by cookin'mama
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and warm water in a cocktail shaker; stir to dissolve sugar. Pour Meyer lemon juice, lemon peels, vodka, and orange liqueur into the shaker; add ice. Cover and shake vigorously.
- Remove a lemon peel from the shaker and wipe the rim of a martini glass with the peel. Dip the rim of the glass in 1 teaspoon sugar, or as needed. Strain martini into prepared glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
LEMON-BLUEBERRY MARTINI
This is strong and fruity, but not too sweet at all. A few fresh blueberries finish the presentation. Enjoy!
Provided by Abbie
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in blueberry vodka, vanilla vodka, and limoncello. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with fresh blueberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
MEYER LEMON DROP MARTINI
Make and share this Meyer Lemon Drop Martini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carmenskitchen
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To make the simple syrup, combine 1 oz. water, 1 oz. sugar (measure in a cocktail jigger) and the lemon zest in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine a handful of ice, the lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses rimmed with sugar. Drop two thinly sliced lemon disks into each glass.
LEMON MERINGUE MARTINI
Steps:
- In a plastic food storage bag, crush the meringues with a rolling pin or your hands. Put the crumbs onto a plate and pour some water onto another plate. Put a shot of the limoncello in a small plate. Dip the rim of a martini glass into the limoncello, shaking off any excess, then into the meringue crumbs. Repeat with 3 more glasses and set aside while you make the drink.
- In a pitcher filled with ice, pour in the 4 shots of limoncello, the vodka and the lemonade and stir. Strain the drink evenly into the 4 prepared glasses and serve.
LEMON MERINGUE PIE MARTINI
Make and share this Lemon Meringue Pie Martini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shake in a cocktail shaker filled with ice until chilled.
- Strain into a large martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 35.3, Carbohydrate 3.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.5
LEMON CREAM MARTINI
A yummy lemon alternative to a lemon drop - can you ever have too many martini recipes?? YUMMY!!! Thanks again to Sandra Lee for another fabulous recipe!! She featured an entire show of lemon based recipes -this one, Lemon Chicken Soup,Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken,Lemon Garlic Broccoli, and Lemon Pudding Brulee with Blueberries ALL of which I am submitting because I think it would make for an awsome spring/summer dinner party idea!! Enjoy- I know we will!! ** Note - she did use a Lemon Drop RImmer by Stirrings to rim the glass - check them out if you haven't ever used their products for your tini's - they have something to enhance your favorite - just a fun touch to make them that much more fun when throwing a party!! ***Update - original recipe called for 1/2 oz Limoncello, but everyone at our party agreed that it was MUCH better with at least double, so I changed the recipe to 1 oz. Make to suit taste. ;)
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Moisten the rim of a martini glass and coat with lemon drop rimmer or sugar.
- Add vanilla vodka and limoncello to a martini shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and then strain into the martini glass.
- Add a splash of lemon-lime soda and garnish with fresh blueberries if desired.
- Enjoy! ;).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5, Sodium 0.6
HONEY LEMON-DROP MARTINI
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 3h40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings (about 5 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- For the honey syrup: Whisk together the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For the martinis: Stir together the lemon juice, vodka or gin, 3/4 cup honey syrup and 1 1/2 cups water in a carafe or pitcher. Wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 3 to 4 hours. When ready to serve, pour into chilled martini glasses and garnish with lemon wheels.
MEYER LEMON DROP MARTINI
Categories Citrus Appetizer No-Cook Cocktail Party Quick & Easy
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- To make the simple syrup, combine 1 oz. water, 1 oz. sugar (measure in a cocktail jigger) and the lemon zest in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. In a cocktail shaker, combine a handful of ice,
MEYER LEMON MARTINI
Steps:
- In a martini shaker combine all ingredients except the lemon slices and sugar with a generous amount of ice. Shake vigorously for a few seconds. Rub the rim of the glass with a lemon slice and dredge in the sugar. Strain the libation from the ice into a martini glass. Garnish with the lemon slices.
LEMON-CASSIS MARTINI
Categories Liqueur Vodka Alcoholic Cocktail Party Cocktail Lemon Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Makes 2 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients in glass measuring cup. Let stand 10 minutes. Strain into martini shaker or another cup. Mix in cassis. Add ice; shake or stir until very cold. Strain into glasses. Garnish with lemon.
LEMON-THYME MARTINI
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make the herb-simple syrup for the martini, combine the water, sugar and lemon zest in a pot over medium heat. Gently simmer for 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, swirling the pot over the heat now and then. Do not allow to boil or get dark. Put the thyme in a mason jar or glass container and pour the sugar syrup on top; allow to steep while it cools for 1-2 hours to infuse the herb flavor into the syrup. Strain to remove the solids.
- In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, Lemoncello, and 4 tablespoons of the herb-syrup. Shake well until frothy and strain into 4 chilled martini glasses. Float candied lemon rind in each glass for great presentation.
VINCENT'S LEMON DROP MARTINI
I found this in a Van Gogh Vodka recipe booklet. It's a bit different than other Lemon Drops I've tried, with a nice mix of sweet and sour. Kind of like lemonade for grown-ups!
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sugar the rim of a chilled martini glass.
- Shake the liquids with ice and strain into the glass.
- Garnish with the lemon slice.
LEMON CREAM PIE MARTINI RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by rrxing
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rim 2 martini glasses with simple syrup and graham cracker crumbs. Set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodkas, amaretto, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake to chill and combine. Pour into prepared martini glasses.
MEYER LEMON MARTINI
Categories Lemon Orange Cocktail Party
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and warm water in a cocktail shaker; stir to dissolve sugar.
- Pour Meyer lemon juice, lemon peels, vodka, and orange liqueur into the shaker; add ice. Cover and shake vigorously.
- Remove a lemon peel from the shaker and wipe the rim of a martini glass with the peel. Dip the rim of the glass in 1 teaspoon sugar, or as needed.
- Strain martini into prepared glass.
- Note: Two teaspoons of simple syrup can be used to sweeten the martini instead of the sugar and water. To make 1 and 1/2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup water to a boil until sugar is melted. After cooling the syrup, store it in the fridge. It will keep several weeks.
LEMON CREAM PIE MARTINI
my dad makes all drinks like these for my moms get together's with her friends
Provided by Patsy Fowler
Categories Cocktails
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Rim 2 martini glasses with simple syrup and graham cracker crumbs. Set aside.
- 2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodkas, amaretto, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- 3. Shake to chill and combine. Pour into prepared martini glasses.
RASPBERRY LEMON DROP MARTINI RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Muddle raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a shaker. Add vodka, Sprite/7UP, and ice. Shake and serve in a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with raspberries and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose the right lemons: Meyer lemons are the traditional choice for Lemon Martinis, as they have a sweeter and less tart flavor than regular lemons. However, you can use any type of lemon you like.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your martini the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but it won't be as good.
- Chill your ingredients: All of the ingredients in a Lemon Martini should be chilled before you make it. This will help to create a refreshing and flavorful drink.
- Use a good quality vodka: The vodka is the main ingredient in a Lemon Martini, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a vodka that is smooth and has a clean flavor.
- Don't overshake the martini: Over-shaking a martini will make it cloudy and dilute the flavor. Shake it just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Garnish with a lemon twist: A lemon twist is the traditional garnish for a Lemon Martini. It adds a bit of extra flavor and aroma to the drink.
Conclusion:
The Lemon Martini is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its refreshing and flavorful taste, the Lemon Martini is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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