Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Two strawberry martinis with sugar rim and garnished with a strawberry and lemon wedge.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Deanna

This strawberry lemon drop martini is a delicious cocktail made with fresh strawberry puree, lemon juice and vodka. Perfect for sipping on the patio.

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Equipment

Ingredients

5-6 fresh strawberries to make 3 oz of puree
1 ounce water
1 ounce lemon juice
1 1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 ounce lemon vodka
1/4 cup granulated sugar for garnish

Instructions

Make the Strawberry Puree

Place the strawberries and 1 ounce of water in a blender. Blend until smooth, then pour the puree through a mesh sieve over a small bowl. Use a spoon to stir and press the puree through the sieve, then set aside.

Make the Martinis

Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice.
Add 3 oz of the strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup and vodka to the shaker.
Place the lid on the shaker and shake until frosty and cold.
Run a lemon wedge around the edge of the martini glasses. Pour the sugar in a shallow plate or bowl, then dip the glasses in the sugar and twist to coat the rim.
Pour the shaken martini into each glass and then garnish with a fresh berry and a lemon wedge.

Notes

How many berries you need to make 3 oz of puree will depend on the size of the berries. Aim for about 1 cup of berries.

If you can not find fresh strawberries, you can use frozen, but you will need to thaw them first.

How much simple syrup you use will depend on the sweetness of the berries and the sourness of the lemons. As fresh fruit can vary greatly depending on ripeness and season, if your berries are very sweet you may want to reduce the simple syrup, and if they are less sweet you may want to increase it just a bit.

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