Quickly adopted as the House Drink at TDBAB, the Lemon Drop Martini has developed an international following. We have long ago learned that when a guest asks for a recipe, it's not likely for the Roasted Cherry Tomato Clafoutis, so here goes:

This version has its origins at Episode Cafe in Toronto

1½ cups Vodka
1½ cups Limoncello
1½ cups Grapefruit Juice*
1 cup Lemon Juice

Shake vigorously over ice cubes and strain into chilled martini glasses each rimmed with sugar and garnished with a lemon slice.

This version has its origins at McCormick & Schmick's in San Diego

1½ cups lemon juice
1 cup simple syrup
3 cups SKYY citrus
1½ cups Triple Sec

Shake vigorously over ice cubes and strain into chilled martini glasses each rimmed with sugar and garnished with a lemon slice.

Beware! This version is much more potent!

Lemon Drop Martini - Lite
(Newest Version - and the "Lite" does not mean less potent!)

This version has its origins after we did a calorie count on the one above!

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup Crystal Light Lemonade
1 cup vodka
1 cup Cointreau

Yes, that's all the taste without the sugar! As the evening progresses, increase the amount of Crystal Light Lemonade. Or ... prepare two shakers. One with straight Lemonade. Serve this one when appropriate (like, to yourself!).

*grapefruit juice should not be combined with certain medications