Raspberry Lemon Drop

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 30, 2025

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This raspberry lemon drop is 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!

Easy Raspberry Lemon Drop Recipe

A raspberry lemon drop is one of those drinks that just screams summer for me. The first time I made it, I couldn’t believe how something so simple could feel so special. It’s beautiful, refreshing, and just bursting with flavor. I love how the muddled raspberries not only give it that bright, jewel-toned color but also add a vibrant, fruity twist to the classic lemon drop martini. It’s the kind of drink I make when I want to wind down after a long day or impress friends at a weekend get-together. Tart, sweet, and totally sippable—this cocktail never disappoints.

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Raspberry Lemon Drop Recipe

4.43 from 35 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 martinis

Author: Becky Hardin

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This raspberry lemon drop is one of my favorite fruity cocktail recipes! It's just the right balance of tart and sweet!

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Equipment

• Fine Mesh Sieve
• Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients 

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• ▢ ¼ cup fresh raspberries plus more for garnish, frozen thawed also work
• ▢ 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• ▢ 3-4 oz. raspberry vodka I used Pearl Red Berry but any brand works
• ▢ 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice plus lemon slices for garnish
• ▢ ¼ cup lemon-lime soda

Instructions 

• Muddle raspberries with sugar. Press through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Press the berries down to release as much juice as possible.
  ¼ cup fresh raspberries, 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• Mix the raspberry puree, vodka, soda, lemon juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake to combine.
  3-4 oz. raspberry vodka, ¼ cup lemon-lime soda, 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Pour and serve! Garnish with lemons and raspberries if desired.

Serving: 1martiniCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Raspberry Lemon Drops Step by Step

Muddle raspberries: Muddle ¼ cup of fresh raspberries with 4 tbsp 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 oz. of vodka, ¼ cup of lemon-lime soda, 4 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, and ice) 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.

How to Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Give it a good stir before serving.

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve these for a little happy hour or afternoon treat, and they pair perfectly with light appetizers like antipasto skewers, these sweet and tangy grape jelly meatballs, along with this spinach artichoke dip, or bacon-wrapped pineapple.

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