Lemon Drop Martini

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
  • Sugar for the rim

Instructions:

  1. Rim a chilled martini glass with sugar.

  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

  3. Add the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec.

  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  5. Strain into the prepared martini glass.

  6. Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.

  7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Fresh lemon juice is highly recommended for the best flavor.

  • For a sweeter martini, increase the simple syrup to 1 oz.

  • Chill the glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra-cold cocktail.