Cheesecake Factory Lemon Drop Martini Recipe With Raspberry
Make the Cheesecake Factory Lemon Drop Martini with raspberry at home in just 3 minutes! Fresh lemon juice, vodka, triple sec, and a sweet sugar rim. Easy copycat recipe.
Equipment & Tools
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer
- Martini Glass
- Extra small glass (for muddling)
- Muddler
- Plate (for sugar rim)
- Chilling the martini glass in the freezer before serving makes the drink even better.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons C&H Sugar, Recommended
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 8 fresh raspberries
- 2 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅕ oz Stirrings Pure Cane Simple Syrup, Recommended
- 2 oz Tito’s Vodka
- 2 oz triple sec
- Ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Sugar Rim:
- Mix the sugar and lemon zest on a plate.
- Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of your martini glass.
- Dip the rim into the sugar mixture to coat it evenly.
- Place the glass in the freezer to chill.
Muddle the Raspberry Mixture:
- In a small glass, add:
- Fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves
- Lemon juice
- Simple syrup
- Use a muddler to gently crush everything together. This releases the raspberry juice and mint flavor.
Shake the Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka and triple sec.
- Strain the raspberry mixture into the shaker.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds until chilled.
Strain and Serve:
- Take the chilled martini glass from the freezer.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Always chill your glass for the best restaurant-style experience.
Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference in taste.
Do not over-muddle the mint, or it may become bitter.
Adjust sweetness by adding slightly more simple syrup if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 320kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 34g (11%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 110mg (3%)Sugar: 28g (31%)Calcium: 18mg (2%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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