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Why is it called a lemon drop martini? ›

The lemon drop beverage was created by a man named Norman Jay Hobday at his bar, Henry Africa's, sometime during the 1970's. Norman originally served the drink in a co*cktail glass. The drink got its name from lemon drop candies that have a similar sweet and sour flavor.

While many have only experienced it as a co*cktail shooter at a club, it has much more potential. With vodka, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup and a sugared rim, the Lemon Drop is bright and crisp with a touch of sweet to balance the tart.

The lemon drop is not technically a martini. A classic martini is a savory drink of gin, vermouth, and olive brine. Not a pucker-inducing sweet sipper of vodka, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. The only similarity between a martini and a lemon drop is the serving vessel.

Lemon Drop

For those working the line, it's just another on a long list of drinks bartenders hate to make. Turns out, the sugar. . . ain't so sweet.

One of the primary ingredients in the Lemon Drop co*cktail is vodka. It is a strong drink that will lend a lot of heat and flavour. It contains 40% alcohol by volume and 43 calories per 20ml of vodka.

Lemon Drop Martini: This sweet and tart co*cktail, made with vodka, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, is perfect for pairing with light seafood appetizers or bruschetta topped with goat cheese and herbs.

Definitions of lemon drop. a hard candy with lemon flavor and a yellow color and (usually) the shape of a lemon.

You may have heard the term “lemon” or “lemon drop” used, but what is lemon slang for, and what is a lemon drug? Slang terms for different drugs are varied, but lemon is the slang term for a mixture of dextromethorphan (DXM) and lemonade powder, as well as paint thinner or lighter fluid.

What do you call a martini with lemon? ›

Stirred: a martini that is chilled in a co*cktail glass with ice, then strained into a separate glass. On the rocks: a martini that is served in a rocks glass with ice cubes. With a twist: a martini served with a twist of lemon peel. Gibson: a martini served with a co*cktail onion.

According to Green's Dictionary of Slang, using lemon to denote a fraudulent or worthless purchase dates back to 1909; its use in reference to cars specifically goes back to 1923, when one used car dealer profiled in The Oakland Tribune is said to have “congratulated himself upon having rid himself of a lemon finally.” ...