Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
A bright and refreshing strawberry lemon drop martini made with fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and smooth vodka. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart for an elegant cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 3–4 fresh strawberries
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup or sugar
- Ice
- Lemon slice or strawberry slice for garnish
- Sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Rub a lemon slice around the rim of a martini glass and dip into sugar if desired. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries until juicy.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass to remove seeds and pulp.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or lemon twist and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable, thaw slightly before use.
- Add a splash of triple sec for extra citrus flavor.
- For a lighter version, top with sparkling water or prosecco.
- Strain thoroughly for a smooth texture.
- Best served immediately for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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