Perfect Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini
A quick and elegant cocktail combining fresh raspberries and bright lemon juice for a tart, sweet, and refreshing drink perfect for parties or a sophisticated night in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka (recommend Tito’s or Absolut)
- 6–8 fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice (never bottled)
- ¾ ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- ½ ounce triple sec or orange liqueur (optional)
- Ice cubes (about 5-6 medium-sized)
- Coarse sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and set aside.
- Optional: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into coarse sugar to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Place 6-8 fresh raspberries in a cocktail shaker and gently muddle for about 20 seconds until juice is released but berries are not pulverized.
- Add 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, ¾ ounce simple syrup, and ½ ounce triple sec if using to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes (about 5-6 cubes).
- Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail through a fine mesh or Hawthorne strainer into the glass.
- Garnish with a fresh raspberry or a thin lemon twist on the rim.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Gently muddle raspberries to avoid cloudiness. Keep vodka chilled to prevent dilution. Adjust simple syrup to taste if too tart or too sweet. Strain well to remove seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 4-
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
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