What is a lemon drop martini made of?

The only spirits needed for this recipe are vodka and triple sec , which is an orange-flavored liqueur. For a splurge, look for Cointreau, which is a high-quality French triple sec. Other than that, all that's needed are lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best) and simple syrup.

How to add honey into a co*cktail?

Taking your time, stir in the honey slowly until it's all dissolved off the spoon and into the co*cktail . Shake and strain as normal. Alternatively, if you're going back for seconds, save time by making a honey syrup.

Do bartenders hate making lemon drops?

Lemon Drop For those working the line, it's just another on a long list of drinks bartenders hate to make . Turns out, the sugar. . . ain't so sweet.

What is the origin of the lemon drop martini?

The lemon drop beverage was created by a man named Norman Jay Hobday at his bar, Henry Africa's, sometime during the 1970's . Norman originally served the drink in a co*cktail glass.

What honey is best for co*cktails?

A floral gin goes well with an Orange Blossom honey , as a Buckwheat honey—with notes of chocolate, coffee, and molasses—complements a single malt Scotch. If one were creating a more vegetal co*cktail, an Alfalfa honey, with its grassy undertones, would be the right choice.

What does putting honey in alcohol do?

“Because honey has this viscosity, this texture, and waxiness,” Gerling says, “it helps to soften and round out ethanol, which can be harsh. It can make the more strident parts of bitters… less aggressive.” But because of honey's thickness, it needs to be thinned out before it goes into a co*cktail.

Can you use honey instead of simple syrup in co*cktails?

If you're looking for a simple syrup substitute, there are three favorites you probably have right in your home: honey, maple syrup and agave. For honey or agave, add warm water to them, to help turn the mix to syrup . You can also use a sweet, juicy fruit, like an orange.

What are lemon drop shots made of?

Combine vodka and lemon juice in a shot glass. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar on top. Place remaining 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate; dip lemon wedges in sugar. Suck on a sugared lemon after drinking the shot.

What is a substitute for triple sec in lemon drop?

Lemon Drop martinis are pretty straightforward, in that they come together using just four ingredients that are shaken over ice and strained into a glass. Using Cointreau instead of Triple Sec will definitely enhance the drink but so will mixing up the other ingredients.

What does a lemon drop martini taste like?

While many have only experienced it as a co*cktail shooter at a club, it has much more potential. With vodka, fresh lemon juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup and a sugared rim, the Lemon Drop is bright and crisp with a touch of sweet to balance the tart .

What can I use instead of triple sec?

If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau . For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.

The Original Quarantini Drink - Easy Lemon Honey Martini Recipe! (2024)

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Meet the Quarantini – An easy Lemon Honey Martini with emergency vitamin C! It’s the most delicious way to boost your immunity. Quarantini and chill anyone?

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The Quarantini Drink
What is a Quarantini?
Quarantini Drink Ingredients
How do I add the emergency Vitamin C?
How to make a Quarantini?
Immunity Boosters:
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The Quarantini Drink

You can’t find toilet paper, everyone is stuck in the house from school and work and the whole family just got into a huge fight over your 100th game of monopoly. What are you going to do? How about we make a Quarantini and chill!

The alcohol kills the germs. The local honey and lemon boosts your immunity. And the optional added pack of emergency vitamin c — that can also be used to rim the glass — is just an added bonus!

We are living in unprecedented times, so we might as well follow the rules, stay safe, wash your hands, share your toilet paper and enjoy a delicious Quarantini while you are at it.

What is a Quarantini?

Well, first and foremost, it’s a drink you drink in lockdown. Literally any drink you are drinking, you have my permission to call it a Quarantini on principle.

The initial thought behind a Quarantini was that it’s a martini that you drink alone in your house when under lockdown. Then my husband and I joked about adding toilet paper (which is worth more than gold in our current economy) and emergency Vitamin C packs. Next thing I know, it’s taken the internet by storm and the famous Quarantini was born and now has a huge following on the #Quarantini hashtag on instagram.

Below you will find a killer recipe for a Honey Lemon Martini with optional powdered Vitamin C along the rim or mixed into the co*cktail. However, if you aren’t into a martini, go ahead and call any drink you’re currently enjoying a Quarantini if you are busy social distancing.

Quarantini Drink Ingredients

You luckily only need a few ingredients to make this Quarantini. This is perfect since the stores are sold out of everything and in epic chaos currently. I bet you already have everything you need.

Vodka (or gin)
Lemon
Honey
Water
Optional Vitamin C

Can I use gin in my Quarantini?

You can use vodka or gin. And sure, if you want to you can even use rum. You know what, go ahead and grab whatever is left in the liquor cabinet and add it to the martini shaker. After the first couple, you won’t taste it much anyways, right?

How do I add the emergency Vitamin C?

Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about your emergency Vitamin C! You can add it in a few different ways to this Quarantini recipe:

Rim your glass with Vitamin C. Place vitamin c on plate, wet the edge of the martini glass by running a lemon wedge around the edge and then press into vitamin c. You can also run water or honey around the edge of the glass.
Add it to your Quarantini. Add it directly to the shaker of your martini and shake away.
Take it straight. Take a straight shot of your vitamin c before taking a big drink of your quarantini. I don’t recommend this, but it’s really entertaining to watch others do this. We gotta get our kicks where we can these days, right??;-)

How to make a Quarantini?

It’s simpler than you thought! Just 3 easy steps till you are drinking your Quarantini:

HONEY SYRUP: Microwave honey and water and stir until you have a honey syrup.
SHAKE:Add vodka, lemon juice and honey syrup to a martini shaker. Whisk to combine. Then add ice and shake it.
STRAIN: Strain into an iced martini glass that has been rimmed with powdered Vitamin C, if desired. Enjoy in your house all by yourself.

Immunity Boosters:

All joking aside, local honey, vitamin c and fresh lemon really are natural immunity boosters.

However, this post is mostly in jest. This recipe for my favorite Honey Lemon martini is delicious, but it is not magic and will not protect you. You should still stay home and wash your hands. However, it will make your nights on lockdown a little more fun.

Before you comment below, I’d like to share a disclosure:I am not taking our current predicament any “less serious”. Instead, I’m following the rules! I’m just a mom stuck in the house, for weeks with my kids, trying to enjoy myself on a Friday night.

So laugh with me as we all try to stay smart and safe at home. Oh, and please for the love of all that is holy, stop stock piling toilet paper!!!

When you try this recipe, please leave a review or comment below letting me know how it turns out. Cheers to you all, let’s stay healthy together.

P.S. If you need some really easy family dinner recipes with just limited ingredients in the coming weeks, here are a few of my families favorites: Sloppy Joes, Chicken Souvlaki and Creamy Chicken Parmesan.

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Quarantini

Meet the Quarantini - An easy Lemon Honey Martini with emergency vitamin C! It's the most delicious way to boost your immunity. Quarantini and chill anyone?

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Total Time5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

3 oz vodka, or gin
2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water

Optional:

1 packet powdered vitamin c

Instructions

In a microwave safe bowl, microwave honey and water for 60 seconds and stir to combine. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Add 2 cups ice to a co*cktail shaker.
Add vodka, lemon juice and honey mixture to a martini shaker. Whisk to combine. Then add ice to top.
Shake, and then strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist if desired.
ADDING VITAMIN C: If you want to add vitamin c, you can add it directly to the shaker when you add the rest of the ingredients or you can rim the chilled martini glass with vitamin c.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Sodium: 2mg, Sugar: 19g

Cuisine: American

Category: Drinks