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I am so thankful you chose me.Īs a birthday gift to you, from me… Here’s the lemon drop martini recipe that brings all the neighbors to the yard! Lemon Drop Martini for everyone! Thank you for sharing the past 17 birthdays with me. I try to live as an example, but the greatest example I have, and the one who has made me want to be a better person – is my husband, Nathan. I strive each day to teach my children to be thankful, to give gracefully, to forgive, to look for the best in others, and to find beauty in the world. With each day, I get up and give thanks that I am here, that I am healthy, and that I am loved. Today marks the beginning of my 36th year of life, and I can tell you with all honesty that while each year comes with its own unique ups and downs, moments of sheer joy and moments of excruciating pain and sadness I am truly grateful for every year that I am blessed with. I frequently joke that my Lemon Drop Martini brings all the neighbors to my yard, but it’s true! Lemon Drop Martini They have declared these lemon drop martinis to be the best they’ve ever had. I don’t know if it was the lemon sugar, the tweak in the vodka, the candy… the lemon twist, whatever it was. I think I had 3 pages of handwritten crossed out recipes, adjustments, additions, etc… The first time I made this lemon drop martini recipe combination there was a brief moment of silence while their eyes lit up, they licked their lips, and they told me to stop right there. After that, I made it my mission to perfect the Lemon Drop Martini.Įveryone loved the recipe testing process, it involved lots of laughter, many weekends of silliness, sticky counters, and wonderful memories. My friends were all raving about the lemon drop martinis, so I took a sip, and then I saw the price per drink and nearly passed out. Last year, on my 35th birthday, a few of the ladies on the street took me to a local pub for Bingo and Beverages, and I thought that was going to be the best part of my birthday little did I know the night would end with one of the biggest surprises of my life aka in which my husband wins the marriage In honor of my birthday today, I’m sharing with y’all the most amazing Lemon Drop Martini recipe! It’s cool, crisp, tangy, sweet, tart, zingy, and refreshing. Thank you for supporting A Southern Fairytale. I only link to things that I love and genuinely recommend. It’s simply a matter of preference, so ask your guests which style they prefer!īut if it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for me! I’ll be taking mine shaken (extra cold) not stirred, please.This post may contain affiliate links if you purchase something through one of the links, it won’t cost you anything extra, but I may receive a small commission. Whether you serve a martini in a martini glass or pour from a pitcher for a crowd, be sure to garnish with a lemon slice! While shaken is most common in a cocktail containing dairy, there is no taste difference here between shaken or stirred. That’s it! Just 3 simple steps to a delicious and zesty cocktail that everyone will enjoy! Cheers! Garnish: Pour into prepared glasses, garnish with a lemon slice or a blueberry or two and serve!.Mixture: Combine all ingredients in a martini shaker and shake it until icy cold, or pour directly into the glass and stir!.Glass: Rub a wedge of lemon around the rim of each glass and then dip the rim in superfine sugar.If time permits I love to place the martini glasses in the freezer while I start to prepare the drinks. Simple syrup is a mixture of equal parts water and sugar and it’s easy to make (no need to buy it). Simple Syrup Some recipes call for superfine sugar but I prefer to use simple syrup.

The bottled lemon juice is much more bitter. Lemon Juice Splurge on real lemons and real lemon juice, this drink doesn’t work well with bottled lemon juice. You can substitute Cointreau if you have it on hand (or you can leave it out if you prefer).

Triple Sec Triple sec is a bit sweet with an orange flavor. Vodka This is the base of the drink, use whatever your usual preference is. Unlike a classic martini, this is served a bit sweet instead of dry for the perfect easy drink!Ī lemon drop needs just a few simple ingredients: Lemon Drop Martinis are a fresh and delicious citrusy drink! A squeeze of fresh lemon, some vodka and a bit of sugar make this easy cocktail extra quick.