Description
Refreshing Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini blends tangy citrus with sweet berry notes for a perfect cocktail. Crimson and zesty flavors dance together, creating an irresistible drink guests will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka (plain or strawberry-flavored)
- 2 large fresh strawberries, hulled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Sugar (for rimming the glass, optional)
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Glide a lemon wedge around the martini glass perimeter, then delicately dip the moistened edge into granulated sugar to create a sparkling crystalline border.
- Berry Extraction: Muddle ripe strawberries in a cocktail shaker, gently crushing to release their vibrant crimson juices and aromatic essence.
- Liquid Fusion: Combine chilled vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup with crushed ice in the shaker. Vigorously shake for 25 seconds to harmonize flavors and achieve optimal temperature.
- Elegant Filtration: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the sugar-rimmed martini glass, ensuring a smooth, refined texture free of strawberry pulp.
- Artistic Garnish: Complete the presentation by perching a whole strawberry on the glass rim or crafting an elegant lemon twist that cascades over the drink’s surface, adding a sophisticated visual flourish.
Notes
- Select Prime Strawberries: Choose ripe, deep red strawberries at peak freshness to maximize flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the cocktail.
- Master Muddling Technique: Gently press strawberries without aggressive crushing to release juice while preventing bitter seed extraction and maintaining smooth texture.
- Control Shake Duration: Shake exactly 20-25 seconds to chill drink thoroughly without over-diluting, ensuring balanced flavor and optimal cocktail temperature.
- Rim Precision Matters: Apply sugar rim carefully with consistent pressure, rotating glass slowly to create an even, attractive crystalline border that complements the drink’s elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg