The Lime Drop Martini combines the tangy flavors of lime with the smoothness of vodka. This cocktail is perfect for those who love a citrusy drink twist.
The Lime Drop Martini is a variation of the classic Lemon Drop Martini, offering a unique lime twist.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need. Find the full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Vodka – 2 oz / 60ml: Unflavored vodka.
- Triple Sec – 1 oz / 30ml: Adds a hint of sweetness and a slight orange flavor.
- Lime Juice – 1 oz / 30ml: Use fresh, not bottled!
- Simple syrup – 3/4 oz / 22ml: Made by a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water.
- Mint leaves – 5: A slight hint of mint pairs so well with lime.
- Ice: To chill the cocktail in cocktail shaker.
- Lime zest – 1 teaspoon: Used to make a sugar rim garnish
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons: Used to make the lime sugar rim on the glass.
- Lime Peel: For garnish
Method
- To start, add lime zest and sugar together on a small plate and mix. Rub together with your fingertips to release the oils in the lime zest.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass and dip it into the lime zest sugar.
- In a cocktail shaker add the vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Muddle the mint leaves in the shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled and then strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Related cocktails
Here are some other delicious cocktails to try:
- Cranberry Gin Martini
- Lavender Martini
- Vodka Lime Slush
- Raspberry Mint Martini
- Limoncello Lemon Drop Martini
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Lime Drop Martini
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The Lime Drop Martini combines the tangy flavors of lime with the smoothness of vodka. This cocktail is perfect for those who love a citrusy drink twist.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Sugar rim
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Finely grated zest of a lime
Cocktail
- 2 oz / 60 ml Vodka
- 1 oz / 30 ml fresh lime juice
- .5 oz / 15 ml Triple Sec
- 3/4 oz / 22 ml simple syrup
- 4 mint leaves
- Ice
- Lime slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add two tablespoons of sugar and lime zest on a small plate and rub with your fingertips to release the lime oils.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass and dip it into the lime zest sugar.
- Add the vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle the mint leaves.
- Fill the shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled, and then strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime slice. Serve immediately
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
