By Reagan Smith

Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka (use a good quality one)
- 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- ยฝ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice
- Sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Lemon twist or slice (for garnish)
Directions
- Prepare the glass:
Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a martini glass.
Dip the rim in sugar to coat. Set aside. - Mix the cocktail:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. - Shake it up:
Shake vigorously for about 15โ20 seconds until well chilled. - Serve:
Strain into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or slice.
