Lemon Drop Cocktail
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Lemon Drop Cocktail
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The Lemon Drop Cocktail combines vodka, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lemon juice with a touch of sugar to create a crisp, tangy drink. The rimmed sugar on the martini glass adds a sweet touch that balances the tartness of the lemon. This shaken cocktail is served chilled and garnished with a lemon slice, making it a refreshing choice for those who enjoy citrus-flavored spirits.
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The Lemon Drop Cocktail mixes vodka and triple sec with fresh lemon juice and superfine sugar, shaken over ice to chill and dilute slightly. The cocktail glass edges are moistened with lemon and dipped in superfine sugar, providing a sweet contrast to the cocktail’s tangy bite. Garnishing with a lemon slice highlights the citrus notes visible in the drink. This preparation results in a balanced cocktail featuring bright acidity complemented by a sweet rim, making it suitable as a crisp aperitif or a refreshing evening drink.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces vodka good quality
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 teaspoon superfine sugar or to taste
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ice cubes
- superfine sugar for dipping the glasses
- lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add the vodka, triple sec, sugar and lemon juice. Shake well.
- Take a lemon wedge and rub the top edge area of the martini glass. Dip the edge into the superfine sugar.
- Pour the drink into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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