Lemon Drop Cocktail
The lemon drop cocktail is a tangy, refreshing drink that combines citrus and vodka. I like to add a little extra lemon flavor by rubbing lemon zest into the sugar to release its oils before rimming the glass.
Ingredients
Sugared Rim
- 2-3 tablespoons fine sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
Cocktail
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice fresh
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- Ice
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- Rub lemon zest into sugar to release the oils, then rub the rim of a chilled martini glass with a lemon wedge and dip it into the zest-infused sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge.
Notes
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, heated until dissolved, then cooled.
- The triple sec adds a subtle orange note. If you don't have any, you can leave it out and add a splash more simple syrup instead.
- For a frozen lemon drop, blend all the cocktail ingredients with a cup of ice instead of shaking.
- Adjust the simple syrup to taste. Start with 3/4 oz (20 ml) and add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- For an even more lemony version, try my limoncello lemon drop martini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 1mgSugar: 14g
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