Description
A refreshing Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini with homemade strawberry puree and a zesty lemon sugar rim. Perfect for summer evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 ounces vodka (citrus or regular)
- 2 ounces lemon liqueur (like Limoncello)
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, plus extra for rimming
- 1 ounce strawberry puree (from above)
- ½ ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
- Ice cubes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
- Optional: A few drops of red food coloring for a pink hue
- Fresh strawberry, sliced
- Lemon wedge
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: Wash and hull strawberries. In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra smooth puree (optional). Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Sugar Rim: Zest a lemon. In a shallow dish, combine sugar and lemon zest, rubbing the zest into the sugar. Add red food coloring for a pink hue (optional). Moisten the rim of a martini glass with a lemon wedge. Dip the rim into the sugar mixture, rotating until coated. Shake off excess sugar and set aside.
- Make the Martini: Chill your martini glass (optional). Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, lemon liqueur, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- For a bubbly martini, top with a splash of club soda or sparkling wine.
- Frozen strawberries can be used, thaw completely before blending.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the strawberry puree for a spicy kick.
- For a mocktail, substitute vodka with sparkling water or club soda and omit the lemon liqueur. Add a splash of lemon-lime soda for extra sweetness.
- Enjoy responsibly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes