Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Lemon slices and sugar for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Blender
- Martini glasses
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender, combine vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes.
2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
3. Rim the martini glasses with sugar by rubbing a lemon slice around the rim and then dipping it into a shallow dish of sugar.
4. Pour the lemon drop martini slush into the prepared glasses.
5. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: N/A
Temperature:
Serve chilled.
Serving size:
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 230
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 0g
Sodium: 5mg
Sugar: 18g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any brand of vodka or triple sec.
- You can use bottled lemon juice instead of fresh lemon juice.
- You can use honey or agave syrup instead of simple syrup.
Variations:
- You can add a splash of cranberry juice for a pink lemon drop martini slush.
- You can add a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing twist.
- You can add a dash of bitters for a more complex flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to blend the mixture until it is smooth and slushy.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your taste preference.
Storage instructions:
This drink is best served immediately, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
N/A
Presentation ideas:
Serve the lemon drop martini slush in a chilled martini glass with a lemon slice and sugar rim.
Garnishes:
Lemon slices and sugar for rimming the glass.
Pairings:
This drink pairs well with light appetizers such as bruschetta or shrimp cocktail.
Suggested side dishes:
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Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or more simple syrup.
- If the mixture is too thin, add more ice cubes.
Food safety advice:
Consume alcohol responsibly and do not drink and drive.
Food history:
The lemon drop martini is a classic cocktail that originated in the 1970s.
Flavor profiles:
This drink is sweet, tart, and refreshing.
Serving suggestions:
Serve this drink as a pre-dinner cocktail or at a summer party.
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Taste: Tart, Citrusy, Sweet, Refreshing