Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini
A delightful twist on the classic Lemon Drop Martini, the Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini combines the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of raspberries, creating a refreshing and vibrant cocktail perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine mesh strainer
- Jigger
- Martini glass
- Plate for sugar
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz raspberry puree fresh or frozen raspberries blended
- fresh raspberries for garnish
- lemon twist for garnish
- sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a chilled martini glass with sugar. To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim and then dip it into a plate of sugar to coat.
- If using fresh or frozen raspberries, blend them until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if preferred.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and raspberry puree.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Add a few fresh raspberries and a twist of lemon peel on top for garnish.
Notes
For a sweeter cocktail, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste. Enjoy responsibly!