Blue Lemon Martini
5 min
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easy
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gluten-free,
lactose-free,
low-fat,
low-FODMAP
Recipe by Eunice
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | 0 min | 5 min |
Introduction
This bright blue lemon martini is a fun, citrusy cocktail that looks as good as it tastes.
It is perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and any summer drinks menu when you want something festive.
Blue curaçao adds that stunning ocean-blue color, while fresh lemon juice keeps every sip crisp and refreshing.
Ingredients (1 serving)
Ingredients:
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How to Make Blue Lemon Martini
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Chill the glass
Place a martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes so your drink stays cold and crisp.
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Combine ingredients in a shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add vodka, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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Shake until chilled
Seal the shaker and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the outside feels very cold and frosty.
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Strain and garnish
Strain into the chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon slice on the rim or floated on top.
Substitutions
- Use gin instead of vodka
- Gin adds herbal notes and a little more complexity, which plays nicely with the lemon and orange flavors.
- Replace blue curaçao with triple sec and blue food coloring
- Triple sec keeps the orange flavor, and a drop or two of blue coloring gives the same bold look.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon juice
- Lime makes the drink a little sharper and more tart, great if you like a punchy, mojito style vibe.
Tips
- Use fresh citrus only
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives a bright, clean flavor; bottled juice can taste dull and flat in a delicate cocktail.
- Adjust sweetness to your taste
- Start with the listed simple syrup, then taste and add a splash more if you like a sweeter, softer drink.
- Double the recipe for two
- Shake both servings together in one shaker, but strain slowly to divide the cocktail evenly between two glasses.
- Serve in very cold glassware
- A well chilled glass keeps the texture silky and helps the aromas stay focused, so each sip feels extra refreshing.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 288 | kcal |
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| Protein | 0 | g |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- My martini tastes too strong; how can I mellow it out?
- Add a small splash of cold water or extra simple syrup, then shake again quickly to blend and chill.
- The drink is not blue enough; what should I do?
- Add a tiny bit more blue curaçao, or a single drop of blue food coloring, until the color looks vivid.
- Can I make a pitcher for a party?
- Yes, scale the ingredients, stir everything with ice in a large pitcher, then strain into a clean, chilled pitcher. Keep it in the fridge and pour into chilled glasses as guests arrive.
- How can I make this less sweet?
- Reduce the simple syrup to a quarter ounce, and increase the lemon juice slightly, then taste and tweak from there.
Serving Suggestions
This blue lemon martini looks beautiful alongside a simple bowl of salty mixed nuts or crisp potato chips.
For a dessert feel, pair it with lemon bars or cheesecake, which echo the citrus notes in the glass.
You can also rim the glass with sugar and fine lemon zest for extra sparkle and a sweet-tart first sip.
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