Name: Lime Drop Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; Finely grated zest of a lime; 2 oz / 60 ml Vodka; 1 oz / 30 ml Triple Sec; 1 oz / 30 ml fresh lime juice; 3/4 oz / 22 ml simple syrup; 4 mint leaves; Ice; Lime slice for garnish

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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.

Lime Drop Martini with a lime sugar rim and a slice of lime and a sprig of mint next to the cocktail.

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.

Lime Drop Martini lime sugar being made on a plate.

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass and dip it into the lime zest sugar.

Birds eye view of Lime Drop Martini being made in a cocktail shaker and mint being stirred.

In a cocktail shaker add the vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Muddle the mint leaves in the shaker.

Lime Drop Martini being poured from a cocktail shaker into a martini glass on a bench.

Fill shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled and then strain into the prepared martini glass.

Lime Drop Martini with a lime sugar rim and lime peel in it.

Garnish with a lime slice.

Serve and enjoy!

Lime Drop Martini being held on a white bench.

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