citrus vodka martini cocktail with st. germain & lemon lime soda | CherylStyle.com

Citrus vodka martini cocktail

makes
1 - 6 oz serving

When it comes to cocktails, it’s hard to please everyone. But we’re pretty sure that our citrus vodka martini with st. germain will be a huge hit with your girlfriends.

It is light, smooth, fruity and perfect for summertime. We added St. Germaine, which is a sweet artisanal French-style liquor crafted from elderberry. It contains elements of peach, orange, grapefruit and pear and tastes absolutely incredible with vodka and a splash of lemon lime soda.

Not interested in soda? Try adding a splash of ruby red grapefruit juice. If you like your drinks a little stronger, back off on the citrus and double up on the vodka.

Speaking of vodka, choose a mid-range vodka like Skyy or Absolute. You don’t have to go top-shelf but stay away from the cheap stuff so you don’t send your friends home with a hangover.

citrus vodka martini cocktail recipe

what you'll need
  • martini glass
  • cocktail shaker
  • ice
  • jigger, or shot glass
  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz St. Germain liquor
  • 3 oz lemon lime soda
  • juice of 1/2 of a lemon
  • lemon, to garnish
Nutrition Facts
citrus vodka martini cocktail recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.004g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 26g
Protein 0.2g 0%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 0.2%
Iron 0.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Rinse a martini glass with water and place the glass in your freezer for a couple of minutes to achieve a frost.
  2. Meanwhile, fill a cocktail shaker with ice then get out a jigger or shot glass to measure the ingredients.
  3. Pour one shot of vodka and one shot of St. Germain into the cocktail shaker. Then add 3 oz lemon lime soda and the juice from half of a fresh lemon.
  4. Place the cap on the cocktail shaker then shake vigorously. For an extra-cold martini, place the cocktail shaker in the freezer for a few extra minutes to chill.
  5. After your glass and cocktail have sufficiently chilled, pull both out of the freezer. Give the cocktail shaker a few additional shakes then strain ingredients into the glass.
  6. Garnish with a fresh lemon wedge and enjoy!
Cheryl Says

Freeze a lemon slice in lemon juice to use as ice cubes for your cocktails! It looks pretty and won't water it down.