The lemon drop is one of the best vodka martinis and a highlight of modern cocktail menus. Created by San Francisco bartender Norman Jay Hobday in the 1970s, it became so popular that it inspired a number of ready-to-drink variations. However, the recipe is very easy and there’s no need for a pre-mix—the fresh taste is far better than any bottled lemon drop can offer. This is a vodka cocktail which is made fresh shaken and served in a ice cold martini glass or red wine glass.

Ingredients

• 45 ml Vodka (Absolute)
• 30ml Lemon simple syrup
• 25 ml lemon juice

Instructions

1. Half fill cocktail shaker with ice blocks
2. Pour liquid ingredients over ice and shake for 30 seconds
3. Remove cold martini glass from fridge
4. Pour martini into glass
5. Add short straw and serve