Fresh Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

A strawberry lemon drop martini is a sweet spin on the classic lemon drop cocktail. Give it a try, and if you’re like everyone else, you’ll be smitten!

I’ve been making The Best Lemon Drop Martini You’ll Ever Have for years now.

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I’ve never felt the need to improve upon this recipe, however, it occurred to me a while ago, that I didn’t need to improve upon it, and could still enjoy something a little different. It’s rather like having strawberry lemonade once in a while. The classic old fashioned lemonade may still be best, but who’s keeping score? 

Speaking of lemonade, try this cranberry lemonade (with or without a kick)!

Strawberry lemon drop martinis are perfect for summer entertaining.

Fresh Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Ingredients (for one)

• 2 shots Ketel One Citroen Vodka
• juice of 1/2 lemon (fresh Meyer lemons are best)
• 2 or 3 fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Baker’s (extra-fine) Sugar
• (extra sugar for rimming glass)

Place the chopped strawberries in a small ramekin or cup and crush with the tines of a fork, then stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Set aside for about 4 or 5 minutes.

Rub the edge of a martini glass with half a lemon, then dip rim in a bowl of extra fine sugar.

Fill a beverage shaker with ice and add the lemon juice, strawberries, the other teaspoon of sugar and the vodka. Close and shake 50 times, then pour through a small sieve into the prepared martini glass, using the back of a spoon to press the strawberry puree.

Garnish the strawberry lemon drop martini with a strawberry and lemon slice and repeat as needed because everyone’s going to want one! (A standard sized shaker can accommodate the ingredients for two drinks at a time.) Cheers!

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Fresh Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

A strawberry flavored lemon drop martini. Delicious!

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Ingredients

• 2 shots Ketel One Citroen Vodka
• juice of 1/2 lemon (fresh Meyer lemons are best)
• 2 or 3 fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Baker’s (extra-fine) Sugar
• (extra sugar for rimming glass)

Instructions

1. Place the chopped strawberries in a small ramekin or cup and crush with the tines of a fork, then stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Set aside for about 4 or 5 minutes.
2. Rub the edge of a martini glass with half a lemon, then dip rim in a bowl of extra fine sugar.
3. Fill a beverage shaker with ice and add the lemon juice, strawberries, the other teaspoon of sugar and the vodka. Close and shake 50 times, then pour through a small sieve into the prepared martini glass, using the back of a spoon to press the strawberry puree.
4. Garnish the strawberry lemon drop martini with a strawberry and lemon slice and repeat as needed because everyone’s going to want one! (A standard sized shaker can accommodate the ingredients for two drinks at a time.) Cheers!

Notes

You can use a premade strawberry syrup, but it won't taste as good.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 505Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 5gSugar: 43gProtein: 2g

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