Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
Cool off with a Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini—a fruity twist on the classic Lemon Drop Martini! 🍓🍋 Made with fresh strawberry purée, lemon juice, and vodka, this refreshing Lemon Drop Cocktail delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just unwinding, this is one of those cocktails you’ll want to sip all season long. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 5-6 fresh strawberries to make 3 oz of puree
- 1 ounce water
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounce lemon vodka
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for garnish
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Purée
- Blend fresh strawberries with 1 ounce of water until smooth.
- Strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
Sugar the Martini Glass Rims
- Pour granulated sugar onto a small plate.
- Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of each martini glass.
- Dip the glass rim into the sugar, coating it evenly.
Mix the Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add strawberry purée, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a sugar-rimmed martini glass.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and lemon slice.
Notes
Simple syrup is easy to make and stores well for future cocktails.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using.