Lemon Splash Martini – Vodka, Amaretto, Triple Sec and Lemon Cocktail

The Lemon Splash Martini is a bright vodka cocktail with lemon, orange, and almond flavors. Fresh lemon juice supplies the acidity, triple sec reinforces the citrus, and amaretto adds a softer nutty sweetness that rounds out the drink.

Citrus With a Nutty Back Note

The amaretto is what separates this from a basic lemon vodka cocktail. Its almond-like character sits underneath the lemon and orange, giving the drink a warmer, softer finish.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Vodka – provides the clean spirit base.
• Triple sec – adds orange flavor and sweetness.
• Amaretto – contributes almond-like richness and sweetness.
• Lemon juice – provides fresh acidity.
• Lemon twist – adds aromatic citrus oils.

Cointreau can replace triple sec for a drier orange note. Another quality amaretto can replace the standard bottling without changing the basic structure.

Equipment

Use a cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer, and chilled cocktail glass.

Keeping Sweet and Sour in Check

The two liqueurs bring plenty of sweetness, so fresh lemon is essential. Three-quarters of an ounce gives the drink enough acidity to stay lively instead of becoming soft and syrupy.

Substitutions & Variations

Use citrus vodka for a more intense lemon profile, or reduce the amaretto slightly for a sharper, drier version. An orange twist can replace the lemon twist if you want the triple sec to read more clearly.

Helpful Tips

Use fresh lemon juice and shake hard with plenty of ice. Chill the serving glass beforehand, and avoid adding extra sugar because the liqueurs already provide the sweet side of the balance.