lemontini

English

Etymology

  • Blend of lemon +‎ martini.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK, US) IPA(key): /lɛmənˈtiːni/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • Hyphenation: le·mon·ti·ni
    • Rhymes: -iːni

    Noun

    lemontini (plural lemontinis)

    1. A cocktail typically made with vodka, lemon juice, an orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
      Synonyms: lemon drop martini, lemon martini
      • 2022, Mathieu Teisseire - Lemontini[1]:
        Tasting like freshly squeezed lemons our perfectly balanced Lemontini has been made with lemon syrup, vodka, dry vermouth, lime juice and egg white.
      • 2024 February 24, Crazy for Crust[2]:
        When I want the tart and sweet flavor of lemon, I always reach for a lemon martini (rimmed with sugar, of course). ... This Classic Lemon Martini Recipe is a lemontini everyone will love.
    2. A cocktail which consists of vodka with limoncello.
      • 2021 May 13, The Spruce Eats[3]:
        The in and out lemontini transforms the dry in and out martini into a sweet dessert cocktail. It replaces dry vermouth with the delicate flavor of limoncello and is the perfect venue to show off your favorite premium vodka.
      • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:lemontini.

    Usage notes

    The terms lemontini, lemon drop martini, and lemon martini are often used interchangeably, though sweetness and exact ingredients vary by bartender.

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