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Last updated: Mar 7, 2023 by Melissa Riker · 2 Comments

Sparkling Lemon Drop Cocktail

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This Sparkling version of a classic Lemon Drop Cocktail is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser-vodka, triple sec, lemon and seltzer.

This Sparkling version of a classic Lemon Drop Cocktail is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser-vodka, triple sec, lemon and seltzer combine for a refreshing drink that's always a hit.

A Lemon drop Martini garnished with a twist of lemon peel

Most winter cocktails seem cream-based (White Russians) or whiskey-based (Hot Toddies) and I've been craving something lighter. When a friend suggested a Lemon Drop Martini I knew I'd found my answer-and I've lightened it up a bit more for parties by creating a sparkling version!

Prefer this in shot form? Check out this Lemon Drop Shot from Inspired by Charm!

A Lemon drop Martini having the rim coated with lemon juice from a lemon

There are only four ingredients in this cocktail and it's very easy to make. Before you mix it up though go ahead and sugar the rim of the glass. I find the easiest way to do that is to make a small slice in half a lemon and run it around the edge of the glass before dipping it in sugar. (You can see I had already used a peeler to peel the skin of the lemon for the garnish-do that first!)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces vodka (I use Sky or Grey Goose)
  • ½ ounce Triple Sec
  • 1 ounce lemon juice (juice of one small lemon)
  • 2 ounces seltzer water
A close up of a Lemon drop Martini garnished with a twist of lemon peel

Unlike a regular martini where I would combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice, because the seltzer is already cold I don't find the need to do that.

Simply add the first three ingredients to your glass then pour the seltzer over it-the seltzer mixes everything together as you add it. Garnish with lemon rind if you like and serve immediately!

What are your favorite cocktails? Here are a few others I like:

  • Classic Mimosa (with 15+ variations)
  • Planter’s Punch 
  • Mint Julep
  • Orange Mojito
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A Lemon drop Martini garnished with a twist of lemon peel

Sparkling Lemon Drop Cocktail

★★★★★ 5 from 1 review
  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: cocktails
  • Method: none
  • Cuisine: American
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This Sparkling version of a classic Lemon Drop Cocktail is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser-vodka, triple sec, lemon and seltzer combine for a refreshing drink that's always a hit.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1.5 ounces vodka
  • ½ ounce Triple Sec
  • 1 ounce lemon juice (juice of one small lemon)
  • 2 ounces seltzer water

Instructions

  1. Add the first three ingredients to your glass.
  2. Pour the seltzer over it-the seltzer mixes everything together as you add it.
  3. Garnish with lemon rind if you like and serve immediately!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: 0.8 g
  • Sodium: 0.9 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: lemon drop, sparkling lemon drop, lemon cocktail

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  1. Erin says

    August 19, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Had these last weekend and loved them!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Melanie says

    August 19, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    very refreshing!

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