Pink Lemon Drop Martini Cocktail
A playful pink spin on the classic lemon drop—crisp, sweet-tart, and citrusy. Citrus vodka (or plain), fresh lemon, orange liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup shaken icy cold and served with a sugared rim.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini or coupe glass
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small plate for sugar rim
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz Citrus vodka or plain vodka
- 1 oz Lemon juice fresh
- 0.5 oz Triple sec or Cointreau / orange liqueur
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- Grenadine few drops; optional for color
- Sugar for rimming glass
- 1 wedge Lemon for wetting rim
- Lemon twist for garnish
- Ice for shaking
Instructions
- Chill a martini or coupe glass. Rim with lemon and dip in sugar; set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and a few drops of grenadine (optional).
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold.
- Fine strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by tweaking the simple syrup. Citrus vodka intensifies lemon flavor; plain vodka keeps things neutral. Chilling the glass helps the martini stay crisp and refreshing.