The Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini is a tasty cocktail made with fresh strawberry puree, lemon juice, and vodka. It’s sweet and tart, perfect for sipping outside on a warm day. This drink is like a regular lemon drop martini but with strawberries, which make it a bit sweeter. Strawberries and lemons taste great together, and this drink is no exception. It’s smooth and has a bright flavor. It’s best to use fresh berries and lemon, but you can use thawed frozen berries too. This cocktail is a fun twist on a classic and is perfect for summer!
Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are the best choice for this martini as they provide a natural sweetness and fresh flavor. However, if fresh strawberries are not available, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed.
Fresh Lemon Juice: The recipe calls for 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, which is about half of a lemon. Fresh lemon juice adds a tart and citrusy flavor to the martini. While bottled lemon juice can be used as a substitute, it may have a stronger taste, so you may need to adjust the amount accordingly.
Simple Syrup: Simple syrup is a mixture of equal parts water and granulated sugar. It helps to mellow out the tartness of the lemon juice and strawberries, as well as blend the flavors together. You don’t need a lot of simple syrup for this recipe, as the strawberries and lemon juice already provide sweetness.
Vodka: Vodka is the base spirit for this martini. Lemon or citrus-flavored vodka is recommended for a more pronounced lemon flavor, but plain vodka can also be used. If using plain vodka, you may want to add an extra 1/2 ounce of lemon juice to enhance the citrus flavor.
How To Make Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
To make a Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini, start by blending fresh strawberries with water to make a smooth puree. Strain the puree through a sieve to remove any pulp and seeds. Set the puree aside.
Next, prepare the martini glasses by running a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass and dipping them in granulated sugar to coat the rims.
In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the strawberry puree, vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Shake the mixture until it’s frosty and cold.
Finally, strain the martini into the prepared glasses and garnish each with a whole strawberry and a slice of lemon.
To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, then allow the syrup to cool before using.