How To Make Tequila Lemon Drop Martini | Easy Tequila Drink Recipe | New Year's Cocktail Recipes

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a lower glycemic index.

vodka

💰Cheaper: grain alcohol

Grain alcohol is often less expensive and has a similar flavor profile.

triple sec

💰Cheaper: orange liqueur

Orange liqueur can be a more affordable substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Make simple syrup by combining 1 part sugar and 1 part water in a pot and bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves.

Let the simple syrup cool down.

Roll the lemons to help produce more juice.

Juice the lemons to get 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice, which is approximately 0.75 ounces.

Cut the lemon in half or quarters to use the juice for wetting the martini glass.

Wet the outside of the martini glass with lemon juice and dip it in sugar to coat the rim.

Measure 1.5 ounces of Patron Silver into a small measuring cup.

Fill a shaker with ice.

Add the lemon juice, Patron Silver, and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to the shaker.

Put the lid on the shaker tightly and shake well.

Taste the cocktail to check the flavor and adjust if necessary.

Equipment Needed

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