Cocktail party 101: the lemon drop martini

You might need several cocktail shakers to keep up with your guests' requests for this yummy cocktail. The lemon drop martini is so popular that it is also a commonly ordered shot. There are many different recipes for this drink, and Martiniart offers our version in the recipe and info section. We also carry Lemon Twist Martini Glass Rim Sugar for an impressive presentation. And if you're serving lemon drop shooters, check out our stylish 7 piece vodka chiller set.

A cheaper twist to the martini soiree is BYOR (Bring Your Own Recipe.) In your invitations, let your friends know that they each should bring their own martini recipe along with the ingredients. This sets the stage for an interesting get-together. For example, some of the recipes might become that inside joke ("Remember that thing that Julie calls a martini?")

Or to avoid undesirable martinis, direct your friends to Martiniart on the invite. We have over 60 different recipes that we have tested in our Martini Lab for quality taste. We even have Non-alcoholic martini recipes for the designated drivers in your group.

So you've got your food and drink recipes planned for your party. To add a little something extra, try a theme. Are you trying to channel the Rat Pack? Studio 54? 007? Whatever you decide, embellish your bar with one of our funky cocktail shakers. We have a large selection to fit your mood.

For the James Bond fans, our Bullet shaker would be just the right touch. Or whip up that lemon drop martini in our Disco barware for a groovier feel. And if you just can't be bothered to remember the classic recipes our Martini 101 glass is the perfect cheat sheet.