Want a martini with a sweet twist? Try a Lemon Drop Martini, a mash-up of the classic vodka-based cocktail with the sweet and sour kick of a lemon drop.

How to Make a Lemon Drop Martini will walk you through making this delicious treat with a kick for your next party or get-together.

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Drinking alcohol will impair your ability to drive. Drink responsibly.

• Could your martini use a little more pucker? Could your Lemon Drop stand a classy kick? Well then, cocktail nation, we have a drink for you. Meet the Lemon Drop Martini, the perfect combination of sweet, sour and knock you off your feet potency. The drink is simple to make. You'll essentially be making a martini with the addition of lemon juice and sugar. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get shaking!

• This recipe makes 1 Lemon Drop Martini. The prep time is about five minutes.

• 1 1/2 oz. Vodka

• 1/2 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau

• 1 tsp. Superfine sugar

• 1 oz. Freshly squeezed lemon juice

• Superfine sugar for dipping the rim of the glass

• Lemon peel, twisted

• A few candy lemon drops or candied lemon slices (optional)FoodNetwork.com: The Mighty Lemon Drop

• Martini glass

• Cocktail shaker

• 2 small plates

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1. Fill one small plate with a tablespoon of water.
2. Fill another small plate with a tablespoon of sugar.
   • You can add some finely chopped lemon zest to the sugar plate for extra zing. AllRecipes.com How to Make a Lemon Drop Video
3. Dip the rim of the glass in the water, then in the sugar.

• TIP: Alternatively, you can just run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip into the sugar. AllRecipes.com How to Make a Lemon Drop Video

1. Place cocktail glasses in the freezer for ten minutes.RecipeZaar.com:Lemon Drop Martini
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add vodka, triple sec or cointreau, superfine sugar and lemon juice to shaker. Shake well.
4. Pour into a martini glass that has been rimmed with superfine sugar. Johnnie Martini.com: Lemon Drop Martini
5. Garnish with the twisted lemon peel.
   • Alternatively, you can use a few sprigs of mint for the garnish.Oprah.com: Legends Lemon Drop Martini with Mint
6. Serve immediately.

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• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Making a Lemon Drop Martini
• References