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Martini glass filled with limoncello martini and a lemon peel twist, on a marble background and a silver cocktail shaker, with a lemon twist on the counter and a small glass bowl of lemon juice.

Easy Lemon Drop Martini (Limoncello Cocktail Recipe)

Allie Hagerty
Transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast with this Lemon Drop Martini with Limoncello recipe! My Limoncello Martini is inspired by summer trips to Southern Italy and the sweet citrus Italian liqueur. This four-ingredient limoncello lemon drop martini is sure to be a favorite you'll make repeatedly.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 martini

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 jigger
  • 1 vegetable peeler
  • 1 martini glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 ounces limoncello
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • lemon peel (optional) for garnish
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1 1/2 ounces of Limoncello to the shaker. Then add 1 1/2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
  • Cap the shaker and shake it vigorously for 15 seconds to chill the martini.
  • Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with a twist of lemon peel for that extra burst of citrus aroma. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use a chilled martini glass. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1martiniCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 9mgSugar: 27gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cocktails, Italian, Lemon, limoncello, Vegetarian, Vodka
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