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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Sparkling Lemon Drop Cocktail

    Last updated: Oct 24, 2021 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!

    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!)

    Sparkling Lemon Drop 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 reviews
    • Author: Melissa Riker
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Total Time: 2 minutes
    • Yield: 1
    • 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!

    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!

      Reply

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