Meanings
plural lemon martinis
- A martini with a lemon slice or lemon zest.
Lemon Martini - Comment: A complex, delicaltly lemon Vodkatini
2008, Simon Difford, Cocktails - Over 2250 Cocktails, →ISBN, page 2151 more example
Wincing, Chloe did as she was told. Her mind drifted to thoughts of a lemon martini as she flapped her arms to dry off.
2011, Karen Doornebos, Definitely Not Mr. Darcy, →ISBN - A cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, and an orange liqueur, often sweetened with syrup and served in a martini glass, sometimes with a sugared rim.
This classic lemon martini recipe is a lemon drop martini everyone will love.
2024 February 24, Crazy for CrustSynonyms: lemontini, lemon drop martini
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, and an orange liqueur, often sweetened with syrup and served in a martini glass, sometimes with a sugared rim.
Origin
A lemon variation of a martini, which itself comes from various theories and etymologies, ranging from the Italian brand of vermouth Martini & Rossi, perhaps after the Martinez, California city, or based on an unknown Italian bartender of that name.
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Rhymes with lemon martini
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