Why we love this lemon drop martini
- This cocktail was inspired by the blueberry lemon drop martini that’s featured on Bonefish Grill, but we use more traditional lemon drop ingredients.
- Adding limoncello really enhances the lemon flavor of the cocktail, and I just love that extra zip of flavor.
- I find that fresh blueberry simple syrup is the best way to add blueberry flavor to this martini because it yields that smoothest texture, as opposed to muddled blueberries.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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- Vodka – You’re going to want to use a good quality vodka for this recipe, but you also don’t need to go top shelf, either.
- Limoncello – This is an Italian lemon liqueur. If you can’t find it, or don’t have it on hand an orange liqueur, such as triple sec would work.
- Lemon juice – Fresh squeezed lemon juice is going to give you the best flavor.
- Blueberry simple syrup – If you don’t have blueberry simple syrup, you can muddle fresh blueberries (in the cocktail shaker before adding the cocktail ingredients) and then use regular simple syrup or agave nectar.
How to make a blueberry lemon drop martini
Prepare your glasses. Chill your martini glass in the fridge or freezer, if you have time; if not, fill them with ice and let them sit until just before straining the cocktail.
Shake the cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the martini ingredients. Shake until cold, about 30 seconds.
Garnish and serve. Strain into your prepared martini glass and garnish with a blueberries and a lemon twist.
frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a lemon drop martini?
The lemon drop martini is most likely based on the flavor of the tart and sweet lemon drop candies. While it was originally served as a martini the popular drink has evolved into a beloved shot.
Who invented the Lemon Drop martini?
The lemon drop martini, likely invented based on the famously tart lemon drop candies, was created in San Francisco by Norman Jay Hobday.
What’s a Lemon Drop made of?
A lemon drop martini is made from ice cold limoncello, vodka and lemon juice. The addition of homemade blueberry simple syrup is what brings this blueberry lemon drop martini is blueberry flavor and beautiful blue hue.
More martini style recipes you will love
More blueberry cocktails you should try
- Basil blueberry cocktail
- Blueberry old fashioned cocktail
- Blueberry whiskey spritzers
- Blueberry vodka lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce limoncello
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until cold and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with blueberries and a lemon twist.
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