Description
Sipping a blackberry lemon drop martini brings classic cocktail elegance with a fruity twist. Mixologists blend tangy citrus and sweet berries for a refreshing drink that delights you with its balanced, sophisticated flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 45 fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice or twist
- Sugar for rimming (optional)
- Blackberries
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Glide a lemon wedge around the martini glass rim, then delicately coat with granulated sugar, creating a sparkling crystalline edge. Set aside to dry.
- Berry Essence: In a cocktail shaker, muddle ripe blackberries until their deep purple juices release, breaking down the fruit to extract maximum flavor and color.
- Liquid Fusion: Combine vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur with the muddled blackberry pulp. Fill the shaker with ice, preparing for a vigorous blend.
- Shake and Chill: Secure the shaker lid and vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly mixed, chilled, and slightly aerated for a silky texture.
- Elegant Straining: Position a fine-mesh strainer over the sugar-rimmed glass, carefully pouring the vibrant purple cocktail to filter out seeds and pulp while maintaining the drink’s smooth consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Adorn the martini with a delicate lemon twist, a whole blackberry, or a sophisticated skewer alternating blackberries and lemon segments. Serve immediately to preserve the cocktail’s pristine temperature and visual allure.
Notes
- Muddling Mastery: Apply gentle, consistent pressure when crushing blackberries to release maximum flavor without turning them into a bitter pulp.
- Citrus Selection: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a bright, zesty profile that elevates the cocktail’s overall taste compared to bottled alternatives.
- Chill Factor: Shake vigorously with plenty of ice to achieve the perfect dilution and temperature, ensuring a crisp and refreshing martini experience.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap traditional simple syrup with agave nectar or stevia for a lower-calorie version, making the cocktail more diet-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg