Can I use gin instead of vodka?

Yes you can! Just like with all other martini recipes on my blog, this one can be made using gin.

Can I make this lemon drop cocktail sugar-free?

Yes you can make it sugar free by swapping regular sugar for stevia or monk fruit sweetener.

Can I make a batch of it and leave it in the fridge?

Yes you can and it's a great idea if you are planning to serve lemon drop martinis to more than just a couple of guests. Skip the use of ice cubes (no shaking in the cocktail shaker is needed) and instead, dilute the cocktail with water. Add a little water at a time until you are satisfied with the taste. Chill it in the fridge until right before serving.

Lemon Drop Martini

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Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Category: Drinks
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1/4 cup granulated sugar or light brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce Cointreau
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Thinly sliced lemons or lemon twists, as garnish

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Instructions

Chill the martini glasses: Start by chilling a martini glass in the fridge for at least half an hour. I recommend leaving it for 1 hour so the glass is perfectly chilled.
Make the sugar syrup: Add the sugar and water to a microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave on high for 10 seconds. Stir and microwave for an additional 10 seconds, or until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside until the simple syrup has cooled to room temperature.
Make the martini: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar syrup. Close with the lid, and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
Garnish and serve: Take the martini glass out of the fridge. Strain the lemon drop martini to a martini glass and garnish with lemon slice or a lemon twist. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 martini
Calories: 214
Sugar: 13.1g
Sodium: 4mg
Fat: 0.1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14.1g
Fiber: 0.1g
Protein: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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