Elderflower Lemon Drop Martini Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a lemon drop martini made of? ›

Place Vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice and sugar into a co*cktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Run the lemon twist around the edge of the chilled martini glass and dunk in a small amount of sugar for a coated rim. Pour the strained martini into the chilled glasses and serve.

Pour lemonade, vodka and elderflower liqueur in a pitcher. Stir, cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it. Add club soda right before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Elderflower Sparkling co*cktail

It's a mix of mint-infused elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, and sparkling blood orange juice, giving it a delicate orange tint.

WHAT IS ST‑GERMAIN? St‑Germain is a French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers, handpicked in full bloom every spring. Up to one thousand carefully selected flowers to fill every bottle! The result: a finely crafted, perfectly balanced liqueur that leaves a lasting memory.

If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau. For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.

While Grand Marnier and Cointreau are brand names of specific products, Triple Sec is actually a category in and of itself. Many brands make Triple Sec — in fact, Cointreau itself is a triple sec. The alcohol content in different types of Triple Sec vary quite a bit – from about 15 percent to as much as 40 percent.

Beverly was discontinued from markets in 2009, but you can still try it at a few tasting locations nationwide. That, obviously, includes Club Cool in Epcot at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, as well as the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar in Disney Springs.

The most popular beverage is the Hightower Rocks, an ultra-refreshing watermelon Margarita made with Casa Dragones blanco tequila. Dawa Bar features a full bar along with some popular pre-batched picks, like Lost on Safari made with African rum and the African Margarita made with blanco tequila and tangerine liqueur.

Elderflower tends to mix better with light-coloured fruits such as pear, apple and white grapes. Strong berry flavours such as raspberry, blackberry and blackcurrant can overwhelm elderflower liqueurs with only its honeyed sweetness contributing to such drinks, its floral flavours smothered by these dark fruits.

Absolutely, you can drink elderflower liqueur straight! If you're new to this, try it chilled or at room temperature in a small, elegant glass. This method lets you savor its aroma and taste in its purest form, creating a delightful sensory experience.

What is the difference between Aperol and St-Germain? ›

The St-Germain co*cktail employs a similar strategy as the Aperol Spritz. Both pair a low-ABV liqueur with sparkling wine and club soda for ultimate refreshment. But the Aperol Spritz chooses Italian-made Prosecco, while the St-Germain co*cktail often features Champagne for an extra French flair.

Combine vodka and lemon juice in a shot glass. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar on top. Place remaining 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate; dip lemon wedges in sugar. Suck on a sugared lemon after drinking the shot.

Perfect Pairings

You can either go with fresh, light fare or something more savory. Appetizers like chips and salsa, bruschetta, or flatbreads work excellently. If you're instead preparing a full meal, the citrus tones of a lemon drop martini perfectly complement salad, pasta, or fresh seafood.

You can also order it “with a twist” which will get you a twist of lemon peel, or you can go “clean” for no garnish at all. As far as garnishes go, a standard martini has an olive as a garnish. You can order yours “with a twist,” though, which replaces the olive with a twist of lemon peel.

A Virgin Martini is a version of a classic Martini co*cktail that is prepared without the use of alcohol. The story goes that the first time the term 'virgin' was used to refer to a non-alcoholic co*cktail was when a Virgin Mary (the more virtuous counterpart of the Bloody Mary) was shaken up.