The Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini Is My Summer Go-To Drink — Here's My Recipe (2024)

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What is the difference between a lemon drop shot and a lemon drop martini? ›

The shot version of a lemon drop doesn't typically include orange liqueur. But Triple Sec or Cointreau is a classic addition to a lemon drop martini.

The only spirits needed for this recipe are vodka and triple sec, which is an orange-flavored liqueur. For a splurge, look for Cointreau, which is a high-quality French triple sec. Other than that, all that's needed are lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best) and simple syrup.

Per Serving: 314 calories; protein 0g; carbohydrates 31.2g; fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 8.2mg.

The lemon drop beverage was created by a man named Norman Jay Hobday at his bar, Henry Africa's, sometime during the 1970's. Norman originally served the drink in a co*cktail glass.

The Lemon Drop. This very common co*cktail can come as a shot or in a martini glass. It's a combination of vodka (commonly citron-flavored), fresh-squeezed lemon juice and sugar that threatens to leave you with a hangover. People love Lemon Drops because they're fruity, sweet and often come in a glass rimmed with sugar.

The lemon drop was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's, a fern bar in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California that opened in 1969. It was originally served in a co*cktail glass. The Lemon Drop was most likely named after lemon drop candy.

1/2 oz limoncello. 1/2 oz lemon juice. 1 oz sweet and sour mix. 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar.

WET. Fittingly enough, the opposite of a dry Martini is a wet Martini. This mode of preparation has fallen out of fashion in recent years, but there's no shame in ordering it. 'Wet' simply means that there's a higher percentage of vermouth, with a typical ratio being 3 parts gin to 1 part vermouth.

Unopened bottles of triple sec last indefinitely when stored properly. Even after they've been opened, properly stored bottles can last up to a year or longer. The liqueur won't necessarily go bad after that long, but the taste might start to change.

The Cheesecake Factory Raspberry Lemon Drop (1 serving) contains 34g total carbs, 32g net carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, and 240 calories.

Does a lemon drop martini have carbs? ›

Stirrings Lemon Drop Martini co*cktail (90 ml) contains 18g total carbs, 18g net carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, and 70 calories.

The term lemons or lemon drops is being used as slang for a new street drug making the rounds as of late. When you're talking about drugs, lemons (or lemon drops) usually refer to a mixture of dextromethorphan (DXM) and lemonade powder.

With A Twist

If you'd like your martini with lemon instead of olives (and no olive brine), ask for it with a twist.

You can also order it “with a twist” which will get you a twist of lemon peel, or you can go “clean” for no garnish at all. As far as garnishes go, a standard martini has an olive as a garnish. You can order yours “with a twist,” though, which replaces the olive with a twist of lemon peel.

Ingredients in a Lemon Drop Shot

Vodka – The base spirit for this shot is vodka. We recommend a quality, mid-priced vodka like Tito's, Grey Goose or Smirnoff. Lemon Juice – Fresh squeezed! Simple Syrup – You can easily make your own bath using our Simple Syrup recipe.

Lemon shots are a great way to start your day. Lemon juice, mixed with water, helps in relieving the symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn and bloating. Once you understand the science behind how a lemon shot each morning helps with your metabolism, you'll be a convert for sure.

Lemon, especially, promotes hydration, is a good source of vitamin C, improves the skin's quality, supports weight loss, aids digestion, freshens breath, and helps prevent kidney stones. It also adds a good, citrusy flavor to the shot.