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Lemon Drop Cocktail

A refreshing and tangy cocktail made with fresh lemon juice, vodka, and sugar, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: cocktail, drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 1 cup vodka Use a good quality vodka
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice About 4 lemons
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 4 slices lemon For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For rimming glasses

Method
 

Prepare the Glasses
  1. Rub the rim of each martini glass with a lemon slice and dip in granulated sugar to coat.
Mix the Cocktail
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.
Serve
  1. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glasses.
  2. Garnish with a lemon slice on the rim.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

For a sweeter cocktail, increase the amount of simple syrup. Adjust lemon juice for desired tartness.

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