Description
A refreshing and tangy cocktail that blends the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, the Lemon Drop is a classic crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice or twist (for garnish)
- Granulated sugar (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
1. Rim a chilled martini glass with sugar by dipping the rim in lemon juice, then into sugar.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
4. Strain into the prepared martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon slice or twist.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a dash of lemon zest to the shaker.
- Use high-quality vodka for the best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Drop, Lemon Martini, Classic Cocktail, Vodka Lemon Drop, Sweet and Sour Cocktail