Lemon Drop Recipe
My Lemon Drop Recipe whips up a bright, sweet and sour vodka drink in minutes—perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon or jazzing up a casual Friday night.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka choose a mid-range brand—Tito’s or Svedka work great
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice about one large lemon; Meyer lemons add floral notes
- 3/4 oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar to water; swap for honey syrup if you prefer
- 1 tsp granulated sugar for rimming; use superfine sugar for a smooth crust
- 1 lemon twist or wheel for garnish; organic lemons give the best aroma
- ice cubes preferably cracked ice for faster chilling
Instructions
- Fill a martini or coupe glass with ice water while you prep to keep things icy.
- Pour the teaspoon of granulated sugar onto a small plate. Rub a lemon wedge around the glass’s lip, then dip gently into the sugar—twist to coat evenly.
- Squeeze your lemons into a fine-mesh strainer set over a measuring cup—this catches any stray seeds or pulp.
- In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice cubes. Seal and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds—you want the tin to frost over.
- Dump the ice water from your glass, then double-strain the cocktail into the chilled, sugared glass. (Double-straining gives you that silky texture without ice shards.)
- Twist a thin strip of lemon peel over the rim to release oils, then drop it in. Sip slowly and savor the sweet and sour dance.
Notes
I learned the hard way that using cracked ice chills drinks faster than big cubes, so don’t skip the extra handful. If your lemon drop feels too sweet, next time trim your syrup by 0.25 oz. And a fine-mesh strainer is a game-changer for catching pulp and seeds—trust me, it’s worth washing. For a softer edge, let your simple syrup cool to room temperature before shaking.
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