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Lavender Lemon Drop Martini

Lavender Lemon Drop Martini

The Lavender Lemon Drop Martini is a sophisticated twist on a classic cocktail, blending bright citrus with soft floral notes. It is the perfect drink for anyone looking to elevate their happy hour with a refreshing and visually stunning martini.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz lavender syrup
  • 1 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 2 dashes lavender bitters
  • Sugar for rimming the glass
  • Lemon twist for garnish
  • Lavender sprig for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Martini Glass
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

  1. Spread sugar on a small plate. Rub the rim of a martini glass with a lemon wedge, then dip the rim into the sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside or place it in the freezer to chill.
    Sugar
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Add the vodka, lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur, and lavender bitters.
    2 oz vodka, 1 oz lavender syrup, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.25 oz orange liqueur, 2 dashes lavender bitters
  3. Shake hard for about 12 to 15 seconds. You want the outside of the shaker to feel very cold and frosty to ensure the drink is properly chilled and diluted.
  4. Strain the mixture into your prepared martini glass. For a very smooth and clean look, you can use a fine-mesh strainer.
  5. Finish the drink with a lemon twist and a small sprig of lavender. Express the lemon twist over the glass first to release the citrus oils.
    Lemon twist, Lavender sprig

Notes

Chill your martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to keep the drink crisp. Always use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled to ensure the best flavor balance.