This blue lemon drop martini is as delicious as it looks! The mix of vodka, blue curaçao, and homemade lemon syrup gives us perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavors. It's easy, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for your next party!
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This citrus vodka martini is one of my favorite drinks to make at home - it instantly adds a pop of color and a lemony twist to your drink.
This colorful martini just instantly steals the show, whether you're having your own little happy hour or celebrating something special. Serve it with crostini or charcuterie cups, and you have the perfect combo!
📖Why My Recipe Works
We're swapping Cointreau for blue curaçao, a dry orange liqueur, to add a touch of sweetness and a vibrant pop of blue.
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Vodka- Use any brand of vodka you prefer. You can also substitute it with dry gin.
- Blue Curacao Liqueur- Adds color and a mild citrusy flavor.
- Lemon Simple Syrup- My syrup recipe is made with fresh lemon juice, zest, and sugar.
⏲️Tips for Making Blue Lemon Martini
- Taste and adjust the syrup before adding it to the cocktail shaker. Add more lemon juice to make it more tangy and more sugar for a sweeter syrup. You can also add a little bit of water to balance it out.
- Use a chilled martini glass to keep the cocktail extra cold.
- To make the perfect sugar rim, wet the rim of the glass with lemon juice, then dip it in fine sugar to coat.
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Blue Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce blue curacao
- 1 ounce lemon simple syrup
Lemon Simple Syrup
- 1 lemon regular or Meyer lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 30 seconds of until the outside is frosted. Strain into a martini glass and serve with a lemon slice.2 ounces vodka, ¾ ounce blue curacao, 1 ounce lemon simple syrup
Lemon Simple Syrup
- Use a small paring knife to remove the yellow part of the peel avoiding the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside.1 lemon
- Place a small saucepan over heat medium-low heat, add the granulated sugar. and lemon juice. Gently stir until the sugar has dissolved completely about 3 to 5 minutes. Once dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the lemon zest. Allow the syrup to steep for up to 30 minutes. Strain the syrup.½ cup fresh lemon juice, ½ cup granulated sugar
Notes
- It takes about 3 lemons to make ½ cup of fresh lemon juice. You can also use bottled lemon juice
- The syrup should be enough for 4 drinks.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
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