Lemon drop cocktail
A Lemon drop cocktail is a refreshing, vodka-based cocktail bringing together sweet and sour flavours.
The Lemon drop cocktail was invented in one of the bars in San Francisco by Norman Jay Hobday who was inspired by a lemon drop candy.
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- Type: Cocktail
- Units: 1.8
Equipment
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 60 ml vodka
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 25 ml triple sec
- 25 ml simple syrup
- lemon sugar (for glass rim)
- 1 lemon wheel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dip the rim of the glass in sugar and set it aside.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the liquid into the prepared glass, garnish it with a lemon wheel.
- Serve to the delight of your guests.
FAQ
What’s in a Lemon Drop cocktail?
The Lemon Drop is a vodka-based cocktail made with fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and sugar. It’s shaken and served in a martini glass with a sugared rim, giving it a sweet–tart balance that’s crisp and refreshing.
How strong is a Lemon Drop?
How does it compare to other vodka cocktails?
It’s zestier and more citrus-driven than a Cosmopolitan, and less creamy than a White Russian. The sugared rim makes it approachable even for those who don’t usually drink strong cocktails.
When was it created?
The Lemon Drop was first mixed in San Francisco in the 1970s, during the height of vodka’s popularity in the U.S. It quickly became a favourite thanks to its balance of sweetness and zing.
What vodka cocktails are best?
If you like a vodka drink like the Lemon Drop cocktail, we also have a roundup of our top ten cocktails with vodka, its not official, but we think you’ll find these cocktails are all worth trying.