lemon martini

== English == === Etymology === A lemon variation of a martini, which itself comes from various theories and etymologies, ranging from the Italian brand of vermouth Martini & Rossi, perhaps after the Martinez, California city, or based on an unknown Italian bartender of that name. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɛmən mɑːˈtiːni/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈlɛmən mɑɹˈtini/ Hyphenation: le‧mon mar‧ti‧ni Rhymes: -iːni === Noun === lemon martini (plural lemon martinis) A martini with a lemon slice or lemon zest. A cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, and an orange liqueur, often sweetened with syrup and served in a martini glass, sometimes with a sugared rim. Synonyms: lemontini, lemon drop martini ==== Usage notes ==== The terms lemontini, lemon drop martini, and lemon martini are often used interchangeably, though sweetness and exact ingredients vary by bartender. ==== Hypernyms ==== ==== Descendants ==== === See also === vodka lemon drop triple sec sour (cocktail family) === References ===