Elderflower Lemon Drop Martini Recipe (2024)

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What is a lemon drop martini made of? ›

The only spirits needed for this recipe are vodka and triple sec, which is an orange-flavored liqueur. For a splurge, look for Cointreau, which is a high-quality French triple sec. Other than that, all that's needed are lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best) and simple syrup.

The shot version of a lemon drop doesn't typically include orange liqueur. But Triple Sec or Cointreau is a classic addition to a lemon drop martini.

History. The lemon drop was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's, a fern bar in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California that opened in 1969. It was originally served in a co*cktail glass.

Lemon Drop

For those working the line, it's just another on a long list of drinks bartenders hate to make. Turns out, the sugar. . . ain't so sweet. The issue with a sugar-rimmed glass is the mess and the stickiness.

It's said to have been invented in San Francisco in the 1970s. The only thing it has in common with a classic Martini is the vodka (if you believe vodka has a place in a Martini), and the glass it's often served in. The backstory on the name is also unclear, but the drink is tart and sweet like lemon drop candies.

With A Twist

If you'd like your martini with lemon instead of olives (and no olive brine), ask for it with a twist.

1/2 oz limoncello. 1/2 oz lemon juice. 1 oz sweet and sour mix. 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar.

The Lemon Drop. This very common co*cktail can come as a shot or in a martini glass. It's a combination of vodka (commonly citron-flavored), fresh-squeezed lemon juice and sugar that threatens to leave you with a hangover. People love Lemon Drops because they're fruity, sweet and often come in a glass rimmed with sugar.

Combine vodka and lemon juice in a shot glass. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar on top. Place remaining 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate; dip lemon wedges in sugar. Suck on a sugared lemon after drinking the shot.

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What is the meaning of lemon drop? ›

Definitions of lemon drop. a hard candy with lemon flavor and a yellow color and (usually) the shape of a lemon.

If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau. For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.

While Grand Marnier and Cointreau are brand names of specific products, Triple Sec is actually a category in and of itself. Many brands make Triple Sec — in fact, Cointreau itself is a triple sec. The alcohol content in different types of Triple Sec vary quite a bit – from about 15 percent to as much as 40 percent.

You can also order it “with a twist” which will get you a twist of lemon peel, or you can go “clean” for no garnish at all. As far as garnishes go, a standard martini has an olive as a garnish. You can order yours “with a twist,” though, which replaces the olive with a twist of lemon peel.