Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini

Just like the candy, this Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini is sweet and delicious, oftentimes served with a sugar-rimmed glass. It’s just like an amazing spiked lemonade. My Lemon Drop cocktail recipe falls somewhere in between the Lemon Drop shot and a Martini. I feel the vermouth takes it away from the classic Lemon Drop recipe and personally I think it is too sweet to be a Martini. Make yourself a couple, and if you have a good idea for a name, let me know, I’d love to hear it!

Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini Ingredients

• Vodka: Vodka is traditional liquor in a lemon drop cocktail. Although, I have made this recipe with Gin as well and it is excellent. However, if using Gin, don’t shake the Martini, stir it. As far as vodka goes, I live in Texas and support our hometown boy Tito Beveridge, so I always use Tito’s Vodka.
• Dry Vermouth: I like the Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth in this drink recipe. It has a complex depth of flavor and character that is excellent in the Lemon Drop cocktail.
• Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup: Sweet and sour, this Lemon Drop has the perfect amount of both. An equal amount of simple syrup and lemon juice is a great contrast to the vodka and dry vermouth.
• Vanilla Extract: A hint of vanilla makes this Lemon Drop Martini the perfect spiked lemonade cocktail. I like the subtle flavor the vanilla adds to the drink.

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This is my Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini recipe

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3.60 from 5 votes

Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini

Like the candy, this Lemon Drop cocktail is sweet and delicious, oftentimes served with a sugar-rimmed glass, it’s just like candy. My Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini cocktail recipe falls somewhere in between the Lemon Drop shot and a Martini.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

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Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lemon Drop, Martini

Servings: 1

Calories: 259kcal

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

• 2 Ounces Vodka
• 2 Ounces Dry Vermouth
• 1 Ounce Simple Syrup
• 1 Ounce Lemon Juice Fresh
• 1 Dash Vanilla Extract about a 1/8-teaspoon

Instructions

• Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemon, for garnish
• Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 40-50 times, you’ll feel the cocktail shaker get dramatically colder when it’s ready

Nutrition Facts

Vanilla Lemon Drop Martini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 17mg1%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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