Raspberry Lemon Drops (2025)

Raspberry Lemon Drop Martinis are one of my favorite fruity cocktail recipes! I wanted to put a little twist on the traditional lemon drop by adding some berry flavor, so I came up with this beautiful vodka cocktail. It’s just the right balance of tart and sweet, and it’s the perfect sip for the end of any day!

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Ingredients for a Raspberry Lemon Drop

Raspberry Lemon Drops are one of those drinks that just screams summer for me. It’s beautiful, refreshing, and so tasty. The muddled raspberries add a fun and vibrant twist to the classic lemon drop martini, making this cocktail great for any occasion.

• Raspberries: I recommend using fresh berries. But if you use frozen, just be sure to thaw them before making your drinks.
• Sugar: Muddling the fresh berries with granulated sugar helps to draw out the juice, making it easy to mix into a cocktail. Plus it makes them a little sweeter, of course.
• Lemons: You’ll need these for fresh-squeezed lemon juice to mix into the cocktail, plus you can use the peels and extra slices for garnish.
• Vodka: Use a raspberry or red berry flavored vodka for an extra pop. I used Pearl Red Berry Vodka, but other brands have similar options too. You can also stick to regular/unflavored vodka for this cocktail.
• Lemon Lime Soda: This adds a bit of carbonation and some extra citrus flavor.
• Ice: Keep some ice on hand for shaking/chilling your martinis!

Why I Love this Raspberry Lemon Cocktail Recipe

• Sweet & Tart: The balance of sweet fruity flavor with tart citrus is refreshing and zingy. It’s the perfect flavor for a summer cocktail!
• Quick & Easy: I can make this beautiful raspberry martini in just a few minutes, with just a few ingredients!
• Cocktail Hour: I prefer to skip the bar these days and make this lemon drop cocktail at home instead.

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve these for a little happy hour or afternoon treat, and they pair perfectly with light appetizers. Serve these raspberry lemon drop martinis with antipasto skewers, grape jelly meatballs, spinach artichoke dip, or bacon-wrapped pineapple.

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Notes from the Test Kitchen

• After muddling the raspberries, press them through a mesh strainer to get the seeds out, and to help release as much juice as possible.
• Use a cocktail shaker to mix ingredients. Simple!
• I like garnishing each drink with a thinly-sliced lemon peel and a handful of raspberries.

How to Make Raspberry Lemon Drops Step by Step

Muddle Raspberries:Muddle ¼ cup of fresh raspberries with 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Use a wooden muddler, the handle of a rolling pin, or the back of a spoon to press the berries down until it becomes a puree.

Strain the Puree: Press the muddled raspberries through a wire mesh sieve or strainer to remove seeds, skin, and any clumps. Pressing the berries down will also help release as much juice as possible. I strain the berries directly into the cocktail shaker so it’s ready to use.

Shake:Place all ingredients (the raspberry puree, 3-4 ounces of vodka, ¼ cup of lemon lime soda, 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and ice (as needed) into a cocktail shaker. Put the lid on and shake vigorously to combine.

Garnish and Serve:Pour your raspberry lemon drop martinis into glasses, garnish with lemon peels and raspberries if desired, then serve!

More Cocktail Recipes To Try

• Berry Sangria
• Strawberry Frose
• Pomegranate Moscow Mule
• Blue Margaritas