Description
Refreshing strawberry lemon drop martini beckons cocktail enthusiasts with its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Crisp vodka and fresh ingredients create a sophisticated drink that promises pure summer pleasure for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka (plain or strawberry-flavored)
Fruit Ingredients:
- 2 large fresh strawberries, hulled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sweetener and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Sugar (for rimming the glass, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the decorative rim by gliding a lemon wedge around the martini glass perimeter, then delicately dip the moistened edge into granulated sugar, creating a sparkling crystalline border.
- Select ripe, vibrant strawberries and place them into a cocktail shaker, using a muddler to gently crush and extract their luscious crimson juices, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Pour chilled vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and silky simple syrup into the shaker alongside crushed ice, then seal and execute a vigorous, rhythmic shake for approximately 25 seconds to harmonize the flavors and achieve optimal temperature.
- Position a fine mesh strainer atop the sugar-rimmed martini glass, carefully filtering the liquid to capture any lingering strawberry pulp, ensuring a smooth, refined texture.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the cocktail with a delicate whole strawberry perched elegantly on the glass rim or create an artistic lemon twist that gracefully cascades over the drink’s surface, adding a final touch of sophistication and visual allure.
Notes
- Rim the glass with superfine sugar for a professional, sparkling presentation that adds a sweet crunch to every sip.
- Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the most intense, natural sweetness and vibrant color in your martini.
- Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer to achieve a smooth, pulp-free texture that looks pristine in the glass.
- Experiment with different vodka styles like citrus-infused or berry vodka to enhance the cocktail’s underlying flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg