The Lemon Drop was one of the most popular cocktails in the US in the later part of the 20th century. It should follow a simple formula of spirit, lemon, and sweetener, but sadly, in many bars the drink disintegrated into a candied mess. It's time to give the Lemon Drop the glory it deserves.
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About This Recipe
Yield:
makes 1 cocktail
Active time:
5 minutes
Total time:
5 minutes
Special equipment:
Cocktail shaker and strainer
Ingredients
2 ounces citrus vodka
3/4 ounces fresh juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
Garnish: Lemon twist
Procedures
Combine the vodka, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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