Lemon Drop Martini

Vodka, orange liqueur and lemon create a short citrus sour served in a stemmed glass. This IBA specification has no separate sugar syrup or sugar rim, so it differs from sweeter bar interpretations.

Lemon Drop Martini served in a martini glass against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Vodka
  • 20 ml Triple sec orange liqueur
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Chill a martini glass and measure the ingredients.
  2. Add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
  4. Strain into the chilled martini glass.
  5. Serve promptly.