lemon martini

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A martini with a lemon slice or lemon zest.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛmən mɑːˈtiːni/ /ˈlɛmən mɑɹˈtini/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lemon martini.wav

Word forms

lemon martini lemon martinis

Etymology

Etymology tree Arabic ليمونbor. Old French lymonbor. Middle English lymon English lemon English martini English lemon martini 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.

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