Lemon Drop Martini

A traditional Lemon Drop Martini uses vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and crème de fraise according to the catalog description. It is served chilled, commonly in a coupe glass, with a tart and sweet balance.

It is both tart and sweet because lemon juice supplies acidity while simple syrup and crème de fraise soften it. The final balance depends on how much syrup and lemon are used.

Crème de fraise is a strawberry liqueur that adds berry sweetness and color to the drink. It gives this version a different profile from a simpler lemon drop made only with vodka, lemon, and sugar.

The cocktail is traditionally served chilled in a coupe glass. A sugar rim is also common for lemon drop-style drinks, although the supplied description specifically identifies the chilled coupe as the serving glass.