Strawberry lemon drop martini is a summery spin on the classic lemon drop martini! It has fresh strawberries, fresh lemons, vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup for the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and tangy. This delicious cocktail recipe is the perfect drink for any occasion! Grab a cocktail glass, let's make this refreshing cocktail!
Picture yourself sipping on a beautifully crafted cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the tangy zest of freshly squeezed lemons.
This strawberry lemon drop martini recipe is bursting with freshness, is perfectly sweetened, and will quickly become one of your favorite cocktails!
What You'll Need
Strawberries - fresh, ripe strawberries that are juicy and sweet give this delicious strawberry lemon drop the best flavor. You can also use frozen strawberries (check out the variations section below).
Fresh lemon juice - I like to use fresh lemons and squeeze the juice into the cocktail shaker - it's so much better than the bottled lemon juice!
Vodka - there's a couple of options that you can use here. You can use regular vodka, lemon vodka (for extra lemon flavor), or strawberry vodka - whatever your preference is! Just be sure to use a quality vodka like Titos Vodka or Absolut.
Simple Syrup - to add a little bit of sweetness. You can buy simple syrup at your grocery store or liquor store or make it at home with this easy simple syrup recipe.
Triple Sec - triple sec is an orange liqueur that has a strong orange aroma and a sweet taste. The name "triple sec" comes from the French words "triple distilled," referring to the traditional distillation process used to make this liqueur. It gives summer drinks a nice citrusy flavor.
How to make a Strawberry Lemon Drop
Make the sugared rim by rubbing a lemon slice along the top of a cocktail glass. Pour about 1-2 tbsps of sugar onto a plate and dip the rim of the glass into the sugar. (Image 1)
Add strawberries to a cocktail shaker with lemon juice and muddle together for 15-20 seconds, until strawberries are crushed and juicy. (Image 2)
Strain juices into a cup and discard the pulp. Pour juices back into the cocktail shaker. (Image 3)
Then add vodka, simple syrup, triple sec, and ice. Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 10 seconds, until cold.
Strain into martini glasses and garnish with strawberries and a lemon wedge.
Variations
Mocktail version! Omit the vodka and triple sec and use lemon-lime soda instead!
Make it slushy! Use frozen strawberries instead of fresh strawberries to make a slushy cocktail! Add everything to a blender with ice and blend until smooth.
Use a premade mix instead! If you want to make a big batch of this strawberry lemon drop recipe, you can use premade strawberry lemonade mix and add as much vodka and triple sec as you'd like. (Omit the simple syrup for this version)
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Strawberry lemon drop is a summery spin on a lemon drop martini! It has strawberries and lemons for the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Serving: 2servings
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Total Time: 5 minutesmins
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
muddler
Strainer
Ingredients
8Fresh Strawberries
1.5ozLemon Juice
1.5ozVodka
1.5ozSimple Syrup
1ozTriple Sec
Directions
Make the sugared rim by rubbing a lemon slice along the top of a cocktail glass. Pour about 1-2 tbsps of sugar onto a plate and dip the rim of the glass into the sugar.
Add strawberries to a cocktail shaker with lemon juice and muddle together for 15-20 seconds, until strawberries are crushed and juicy. Strain juices into a cup and discard the pulp. Pour juices back into the cocktail shaker.
Then add vodka, simple syrup, triple sec, and ice. Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 10 seconds, until cold.
Strain into martini glasses and enjoy!
Notes
VariationsMocktail version! Omit the vodka and triple sec and use lemon-lime soda instead! Make it slushy! Use frozen strawberries instead of fresh strawberries to make a slushy cocktail! Add everything to a blender with ice and blend until smooth.Use a premade mix instead! If you want to make a big batch of this strawberry lemon drop recipe, you can use premade strawberry lemonade mix and add as much vodka and triple sec as you'd like. (Omit the simple syrup for this version)
I thought lemon drops were my favorite but this is 10 times better!
Thank you Bobbie!