Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Lemon Drop Martini


         This might be my all-time favorite photo of mine. It's classy, chic and amazingly
         delicious. Break out the shaker and enjoy!

                                                      Lemon Drop Martini

         1 1/2  oz good quality vodka
         1/2 oz triple sec
         1 tsp. super fine sugar
         3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice- or more depending on taste

         Mix vodka, triple sec, sugar and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker half filled with
         ice cubes. Shake well to make sure sugar is blended. Pour into a sugar-rimmed
         martini glass and garnish with a twisted lemon peel.

55 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I just love your pictures... TOP NOTCH ChIcKY! love you.

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  2. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingJune 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Yum! that looks delicious!

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  3. m_bJune 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    oh wow...i might have just salivated a little. would love to try these tonight out on the deck!

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  4. EmilyJune 8, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I haven't been a fan of martinis, but that looks good.

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  5. jillian :: cornflake dreams.June 8, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    YUM! lemon is my favorite. gorg photo.. im thirsty now! xoxo jillian:: enter in TWO GIVEAWAYS over at cornflake dreams

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  6. fittingbackinJune 8, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I'm in! AND I have all of this at home. Yes, I could have one of these tonight - love that!

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  7. marina {yummy mummy}June 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    OK you and I are always on the same wavelength, I swear! I am planning on making a batch of homemade limoncello to make lemon drops with very soon :)

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  8. Cigar HeiressJune 8, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    We have a martini lounge that makes the best Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini..with a sugar rim...FAB!

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  9. poppilinnstudiosJune 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This recipe came just in time-it's going to be 98 here today! A bit much for the start of Summer in NY. Can't wait to give this a try! Better check to see if I have lemon...

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  10. Lauren at Keep It SweetJune 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Such a pretty drink!

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  11. MichelleJune 8, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Mmm.. that looks and sounds amazinggggg!!

    A Little Bit of This & That

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  12. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Mmm... looks perfect for a hot day!

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  13. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry SauceJune 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    A very beautiful photo indeed, delicious and refreshing!

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  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Yum! I do love a good martini and this one seems perfect for summer!

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  15. Sam W.June 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    i'll take two, please!

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  16. Nicole-LynnJune 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Yum! I love anything lemon!

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  17. stephanieJune 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    beautiful photo! equally yummy looking recipe!

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  18. christine doneeJune 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    yes and yessss

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  19. loriJune 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    hey val-

    thanks for checking out my blog! i am loving yours as well!! i have a friend who will die for those chocolate peanut butter cupcakes- may have to steal that one! :)

    i am following now- looking forward to reading more!

    lori http://acrazywalkonthesafeside.blogspot.com/

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  20. Tiffany @ Savor HomeJune 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Fabulously refreshing!! I wish I could reach into the photo and take a sip!!

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  21. TraciJune 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    What a pretty picture! I love a good martini.

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  22. Sunny Simple LifeJune 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    That is a great photo. Frame it and hang it next to your bar.

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  23. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    you are enticing me to drink after work Val...no can do ;-) ok..I probably will anyways :) This looks delicious (and OH SO NECESSARY!)

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  24. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    This is my favorite martini! always my first choice.

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  25. becomingbiancaJune 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Oh yum! This looks like a grown-up's version of lemonade! Perfect for summer time :)

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  26. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJune 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This looks like a good summery drink. Great photo!!!

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  27. laxsupermomJune 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Mmmmm...I'm a vodka girl so this is right up my alley, and with the blistering temps today this looks like the perfect refreshingly cool drink. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. LindsayJune 8, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I could SO go for one of these right about now :)

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  29. DeniseJune 8, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I'll be getting some lemons this weekend and giving this one a try ;) Looks delish!

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  30. So Yeah SoJune 8, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    This is a fantastic picture! I can't wait to try this drink.

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  31. BrandiJune 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    that looks delicious!

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  32. At The Picket FenceJune 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    An all-time favorite photo of one of my all-time favorite drinks! :-) I thought of you the other night Val when I made my own little cocktail concoction...I used San Peligrino Orange flavored sparkling water and a splash of gin with a squeeze of lime and it was delish. Amazing what you can come up with when you are desperate enough, huh? LOL!
    Vanessa

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  33. EricaJune 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I've never really tried a martini! This looks so beautiful though! I may need to make one post baby ;)

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  34. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I agree your picture is fabulous! I would love to come home to one of these! especially on crazy days like today!

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  35. Noble VintageJune 8, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    oh yeah! my kinda beverage! :)

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  36. BreeJune 8, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Do you know how good that sounds???! It was over 100 degrees today!!

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  37. Sara @ Domestically ChallengedJune 8, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    That is calling my name. THANK YOU!

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  38. Alexandra Bee BlogJune 8, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I have a feeling I would love that! Also, I'm so impressed by that photography--it looks like something professional!

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  39. TaylorJune 8, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Great picture!! Perfect timing for this drink...anything that would cool me off in this 95 degree weather sounds amazing!

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  40. natasha {schue love}June 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Can I please have one now?? Looks so refreshing and delicious! :)

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  41. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassJune 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Now this looks perfect! I going to try this.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  42. amandaJune 8, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I want one!! ; )

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  43. JulieJune 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Ooh, that looks yummy. I don't think I've ever even had a martini!

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  44. ClarindaJune 9, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    That is a great picture! And the drink looks divine, too. :)

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  45. SharstinJune 9, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Your photos are always fantabulous!

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  46. michelleJune 9, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    You had me at Lemon-Drop!! These looks so good and your photo is fabulous! Thank you my dear!
    xo

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  47. AliJune 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I don't think I've ever made a martini, but if I did this would be the recipe to try. It looks so beautiful :)

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  48. DebbiedoosJune 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Now this is beyond fabulous. Love lemon anything! YUMMMY!

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  49. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}June 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Yum and YUM! But I was just perusing the older recipes you have on here and the toasted marshmallow milk shake sounds like a little piece of heaven on earth...I think I'm going to have to take the kiddos to the store today (c:

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  50. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 9, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    That is my kinda cocktail!

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  51. SliceofSouthernJune 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Now this is a cocktail! Yum Yum!

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  52. RavenJune 9, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I LOVE lemon drop martinis and this is the best recipe I have seen !!!!

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  53. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    This is a good idea for my birthday which I'm planning. Thank you!

    Kisses, Bloggy Betty♥♥♥

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  54. Ashley's Cooking AdventuresJune 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Do you know how excited this is making me? I have ALL these ingredients in my house right now, woo hoo!!!

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  55. TTJune 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I love that. My favorite Martini cocktail is the Apple Martini.

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