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Invented in the 1970s in San Francisco by Norman Jay Hobday, this drink is essentially a fancy Vodka Sour. It replaces the simple syrup with orange liqueur and has a fun catchy name too. I leave the word martini off this intentionally because there is nothing martini about this. This is a sour through and through and has more in common with the Sidecar than a Dry Martini. Bars just like putting this drink in a Martini glass for some reason, thus the confusion.
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Lemon Drop Martini – Original 1970s Norman jay Hobday Recipe
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanServings
1
servingsCalories
235
kcalABV
32%
Total time
3
minutesLearn how to make a classic Lemon Drop Martini.
Ingredients
2/3 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Orange Liqueur
2 oz Vodka
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in the shaker. Add ice to the shaker.
- Vigorously shake till the shaker is ice cold and frosted.
- Strain into glass to remove ice shards.
Notes
- Tools Used: Cocktail Shaker, Jigger, Double Strainer, Strainer
- Serving Glass: Coupe Glass
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