There are days that only a lemon drop martini will work to heal whatever ails ya. Cold, crisp, tart and sassy, you just can’t go wrong, no matter the method or recipe you choose.
That being said, here are a few winners. I’ve added a link here, so you can get the idea of amounts and the process used.
- Vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice and sugar.
- Vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice.
- Vodka, orange liqueur (!), lemon juice and sugar.
- Vodka, lemon juice and sugar.
- Vodka, lemon or lime juice, sweet and sour mix.
- Vodka, Limoncello, lemon juice, Grand Marnier. This is what would be called a top shelf recipe. If you are spending the money on Limoncello (instead of lemon juice) and Grand Marnier (instead of Triple Sec), spend the money for a top shelf vodka.
Disclaimer
Many recipes call for specific brands of alcohol. I am careful not to use brands in this blog post, but links supplied here probably are brand-specific. I am not recommending one brand over another. I recommend that you use the brand you like, or the brand that a friend – someone you trust to make outstanding drinks – will recommend.
Tips
- Most recipes call for vodka. For an extra bit of spark, use a citron-flavored variety.
- Pre-chill your martini glasses.
- Run a lemon slice around the rims.
- Turn the glass upside down into a dish (bowl) of sugar for a coated rim. (I prefer lemon only, no sugar.)
- Here’s another tip: do this before pouring the martini into the glass.
- I’ve seen it happen the other way. It’s not pretty.
- Generally, the martinis are shaken with ice and strained into a glass. Some people prefer their martinis over ice. Me, I’ve never understood those people, but I try to be open.
- Garnish with a wedge of lemon on the rim or thin slices of lemon in each glass or in a pitcher of martinis. Or use a lemon twist.
- Get creative. Make blueberry lemon drop martinis, pomegranate martinis, or…. It’s going to be summer soon. Yum!
In Closing
Here is a link for several quick recipes. Take a look, and add to them in a way only your imagination can!
Oh, drink in moderation.
And don’t drink and drive.