Pink Lemon Drop (pink grapefruit martini recipe)

Are you looking for a pink grapefruit martini recipe or a grapefruit lemon drop? This pink martini recipe is as refreshing and citrusy as it is pretty! Make this Pink Lemon Drop for yourself, or for a party, holiday, or event (like a bachelorette party). Click the Jump to Recipe button above to go straight to the Pink Lemon Drop martini recipe, or keep reading for tips, substitution ideas, and even instructions for how to make this a pink lemon drop mocktail if you’d like to serve a non alcoholic lemon drop instead.

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What you need to make this grapefruit lemon drop

Here are the supplies and ingredients you’ll need to make this Pink Lemon Drop martini recipe (including some substitution tips):

• Coupe glasses or martini glasses
• Granulated sugar (for coating the rim of the glass)
• Lemon wedge
• Cocktail shaker
• Ice
• 2 ounces vodka
  • Tip: Chill your vodka, juices, and glass ahead of time to keep the pink grapefruit martini extra cold and refreshing.
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed pink or ruby red grapefruit juice
  • Substitution Tip: If you’d like to sub a different fruit for the grapefruit juice, you can use cranberry juice for a classic pink hue, or try blood orange juice for a sweeter, deeper flavor. You can also check out this Blood Orange Mocktail Recipe for another idea using blood orange juice.
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup
  • Substitution Tip: If you don’t have simple syrup, agave syrup or honey (thinned with a bit of water) can be used as alternatives, though they may slightly change the flavor of this grapefruit lemon drop. You can also make simple syrup yourself. Homemade simple syrup is easy to make by simmering equal parts sugar and water until dissolved—let it cool completely before using.
  • Tip: You can also adjust the sweetness of the drink by reducing the simple syrup if your grapefruit juice is already sweet.
• Lemon twist, grapefruit wedge, or fresh thyme (for garnish)

How to make this a pink lemon drop mocktail

This recipe can be made as a non alcoholic lemon drop! Replace the vodka with sparkling water or a splash of lemonade for a refreshing lemon drop mocktail version.

How to Make this pink martini recipe

This Pink Lemon Drop martini recipe is written to make a single serving, but it can be easily scaled for a party. To make a large batch, multiply the pink martini recipe and shake or stir with ice just before serving.

To make this pink grapefruit martini recipe, first place granulated sugar in a shallow dish to prepare the glass. Use the lemon wedge to wet the rim of your serving glass (martini or coupe glasses work well for this recipe), then roll the rim in the sugar to coat. Set aside.

Next, add ice, vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously until the ingredients are well mixed and chilled (about 15 seconds).

Strain the Pink Lemon Drop mixture into the prepared glass and serve immediately. Tip: Use a fine mesh strainer when pouring to remove pulp or ice for a smooth, clean finish.

Garnish with a lemon twist, grapefruit wedge, or fresh thyme.

Here’s the Pink Lemon Drop martini recipe! I hope you enjoy it!