lemon martini en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈlɛmən mɑɹˈtini/ (US)
- /ˈlɛmən mɑːˈtiːni/ (UK)
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.
Meanings
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A martini with a lemon slice or lemon zest.
Wincing, Chloe did as she was told. Her mind drifted to thoughts of a lemon martini as she flapped her arms to dry off.
2011, Karen Doornebos, Definitely Not Mr. Darcy, →ISBN:Lemon Martini - Comment: A complex, delicaltly lemon Vodkatini
2008, Simon Difford, Cocktails - Over 2250 Cocktails, →ISBN, page 215:
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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.
This classic lemon martini recipe is a lemon drop martini everyone will love.
2024 February 24, Crazy for Crust:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| lemon martinis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Descendants
Hypernyms
cocktail · mixed drink · beverage · martini
Relateds
sour · lemon drop · triple sec · vodka
Synonyms
lemontini · lemon drop martini
wikipedia: Martinez, California · wikipedia: Martini & Rossi