Strawberry Lemon Drop
This Strawberry Lemon Drop is a fresh, fruity twist on the classic lemon drop martini, made with muddled strawberries, vodka, lemon juice and a touch of sweetness.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 224kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup sugar
Strawberry Lemon Drop
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce strawberry syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 strawberry halved, for garnish
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
Strawberry Syrup
- Wash the fruit. Hull strawberries to remove stems, then quarter them. (See Notes section below for tips on using frozen strawberries.)
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and strawberries to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer to strain the hot liquid into a bowl or jar. Discard solids.
- While still warm, add sugar to the strawberry mixture and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Strawberry Lemon Drop
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, triple sec, strawberry syrup and lemon juice. Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with half a strawberry and a piece of lemon zest, twisted.
Notes
If using frozen strawberries: You can use frozen berries for this syrup, ideally already sliced ones. Use them like you would fresh ones. If they are frozen whole berries, let them thaw for a few minutes first, then mash or slice them to use in this recipe. (Add any juices that melt, too!)
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
