Limoncello Martini

This Limoncello Martini is a step up from the classic lemon drop martini. Made with vodka, limoncello, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and garnished with a snapdragon flower, this is a sweet, tangy, and bright cocktail perfect for any occasion.

One of my favorite restaurants just down the road from where I live recently added a limoncello martini to their menu. I ordered it on a recent visit and knew after one sip that I needed to recreate this martini at home. 

As you can see, I did just that and now I want to share it with you. 

The other thing that I was surprised to learn when I ordered this cocktail is that snapdragon flowers are edible. I had to google it right away to confirm and sure enough, they are! It felt a bit serendipitous as I just happen to have a few growing in my backyard.

Since I didn’t have the exact recipe that the restaurant used, I had to do some testing. (Which between you and me, I didn’t mind at all.) The resulting martini is refreshing and bright with the perfect blend of sweet and tangy.

Want to give it a try? Let’s gather the ingredients and I’ll walk you through the recipe. 

Ingredients

You’ll need just a few really good ingredients for this limoncello martini. I always recommend that when you’re making a recipe with only a few ingredients, you should use the highest quality you can find for optimum results. 

• Vodka: Grey Goose or Tito’s is my go-to, but use what you love. 
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Please skip the little bottle of store-bought lemon juice. (You’ll thank me.) Fresh makes all the difference. 
• Limoncello: Limoncello is so delicious and makes a wonderful after-dinner drink. It adds a refreshing lemon flavor to this recipe. 
• Elderflower Liqueur: This is one of my favorite liqueurs, so I was really happy to use it here. It’s sweet, floral, and oh so delicious. (I prefer THIS brand.)
• Simple Syrup: As I mention in the recipe, this is optional. If you like your cocktails sweet, add in a splash. You can get my recipe HERE.
• Edible Flower: I’m using a snapdragon because they are growing in my backyard, but any edible flower will do. You can also use a lemon twist. 

How to Make

I’ll walk you through the steps here. It’s simple as can be! I’ve also provided a detailed ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card below. 

• Add the vodka, limoncello, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
• Shake vigorously. 
• Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an edible flower.

That’s it! Now it’s time to sit and savor. 

And that’s another delicious and refreshing cocktail to add to your entertaining repertoire. I know you’re going to love this limoncello martini recipe. It makes a brilliant signature martini you can serve any time of the year. Make it your own with a different garnish, unique martini glasses, and/or some other fun element. 

Enjoy!  

More Martini Recipes You May Enjoy

• Pear Martini
• Strawberry Basil Martini
• Cosmopolitan
• Berry Watermelon Limeade Martini
• Peach Cosmo

I hope you’ll try this limoncello martini. If you do, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating below. 

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Limoncello Martini

This Limoncello Martini is a step up from the classic lemon drop martini. Made with vodka, limoncello, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and garnished with a snapdragon flower, this is a sweet, tangy, and bright cocktail perfect for any occasion.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: cocktail, lemon, limoncello, martini

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce limoncello
• 1 ounce elderflower liqueur Fiorente
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• Optional: simple syrup

Instructions

• Add the vodka, limoncello, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
• Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an edible flower.

Notes

I went back and forth about whether or not to include simple syrup in this recipe. I found that the elderflower liqueur and limoncello add just enough sweetness. However, if you like your martinis sweeter, you’ll want to add a splash of simple syrup.

You can get my homemade simple syrup recipe HERE. 

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg