Smirnoff Lemon Drop Martini
The definitive Lemon libation! Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka chilled with Triple Sec Liqueur and fresh Lemon that's served straight up with a Sugar Rim - a little sweet, a little tart and extremely smooth!
Serves:
Ingredients
1.25oz Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
0.25oz Triple Sec Liqueur
0.75oz Lemon Juice
1Tbsp Sugar
1 Lemon Wheel (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Martini Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Fine Strainer
1 Tongs
method
Rim a Martini glass with Sugar, if desired, and set aside.
Shake all the liquid ingredients with ice.
Fine strain into the chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with a Lemon wheel.
Alcohol content:
12.3g per serve
Interesting Facts
Lemon Drops are traditionally made with Vodka, but can also be made with Gin, Rum, or Tequila.
History of the Drink
Lemon Drops are believed to have oriGinated in San Francisco during the 1970s. The first known recipe appeared in print in 1978. The drink gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s and has continued to be a popular choice at bars and clubs.
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