The story
From lemon drop + martini, named after the lemon drop candy for its tart-and-sweet flavor, combined with martini by analogy with other vodka-based cocktails.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
lemon drop martini
Today it means: A cocktail typically made with vodka, lemon juice, and syrup, usually served in a martini glass with a sugared rim. Full definition →