Like so many cocktails before it, the exact history of the Lemon Drop Martini—or Lemon Drop, for short—is something of a mystery. Whether or not you believe the lore behind this candy-inspired martini (it was supposedly invented in the '70s at a San Francisco bar), facts are facts: Oprah declared this her favorite cocktail on national television in 2006 and there’s probably footage somewhere on the internet to back this up. Celebrity aside, the success of the Lemon Drop Martini lies in the balance between sweet and sour and the addition of a quality vodka, like Ketel One. This recipe takes the basic Lemon Drop formula of vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice and adds orange liqueur for an extra citrus boost.
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