Sassy Bartender · Vivian "Three Olives" Sinclair
Lemon Drop
A citrusy and sweet sour built around vodka, with the classic proportions and service that make the Lemon Drop endure.
“Sweetheart, serve the Lemon Drop cold enough to silence anyone with an unnecessary opinion.”
WHY THIS DRINK WORKS
The Lemon Drop works because vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup meet in deliberate proportion. Keep the method shaken, use fresh ice, and give the final garnish enough attention to finish the aroma without distracting from the drink.
Makes1 cocktail
Time5 minutes
GlassSugar-rimmed coupe
FinishLemon twist and sugar rim
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- As needed sugar rim
Make it
- Rim a coupe with sugar.
- Shake ingredients with ice.
- Strain into the glass.
- Garnish with lemon twist.
Behind the bar
- Chill the serving glass while you prepare the drink.
- Taste balance depends on fresh citrus and accurate measurements.
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