English Explanatory Dictionary

lemon drop martini

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cocktail typically made with vodka, lemon juice, and syrup, usually served in a martini glass with a sugared rim.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛmən drɒp mɑːrˈtiːni/ /ˈlɛmən drɑːp mɑːrˈtiːni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-lemon drop martini.wav

Word forms

lemon drop martini lemon drop martinis

Etymology

Etymology tree Arabic ليمونbor. Old French lymonbor. Middle English lymon English lemon English drop English lemon drop English martini English lemon drop martini From lemon drop + martini, named after the lemon drop candy for its tart-and-sweet flavor, combined with martini by analogy with other vodka-based cocktails.

Synonyms

lemontini lemon martini

Related words

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