Description
- This Pineapple Lemon Drop is a tropical twist on the classic lemon drop martini. It’s bright, citrusy, and sweet with a punch of pineapple flavor that makes it the perfect cocktail for summer sipping, parties, or anytime you want a fun and fruity drink
Ingredients
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2 oz vodka (citrus vodka or plain)
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1 oz pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
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3/4 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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3/4 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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Ice
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Sugar (for rimming the glass)
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Lemon twist or pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
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Rim a chilled martini glass with lemon juice and dip in sugar to coat the rim. Set aside.
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In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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Add a handful of ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain into the prepared martini glass.
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Garnish with a lemon twist or a pineapple wedge, and serve immediately.
Notes
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For a stronger pineapple flavor, use pineapple-infused vodka.
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If you prefer a slightly tarter drink, reduce the simple syrup to 1/2 oz.
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You can batch this cocktail for parties — just multiply the ingredients and shake individual servings with ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g