Refreshing Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe

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Refreshing Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 25, 2024

Indulge in the zesty and citrusy flavors of a lemon drop cocktail, a classic American favorite. This refreshing drink combines fresh lemon juice, sugar, and vodka for a perfect balance of sweet and sour. Serve it chilled in a martini glass for a sophisticated touch.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist, for garnish
  • Sugar, for rimming the glass

Directions

  1. Rim a martini glass with sugar by dipping the rim in lemon juice and then in sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the sugar-rimmed martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The lemon drop cocktail is believed to have originated in the United States during the 1970s.
  • The cocktail's name comes from the lemon drop candy, a popular sour treat.