# lemon martini

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlɛmən mɑːˈtiːni/

## Definitions
1. A martini with a lemon slice or lemon zest.
2. 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.

## Etymology
Etymology tree
Arabic ليمونbor.
Old French lymonbor.
Middle English lymon
English lemon
English martini
English lemon martini
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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