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
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.
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
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
