What ingredients do I need for Lemon Drop?

To make Lemon Drop, you need: Juice of 1 wedge Lemon, 1 1/2 shot Vodka, 1 1/2 shot Cointreau.

How do I make Lemon Drop?

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.

What glass should I use for Lemon Drop?

Lemon Drop is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Lemon Drop an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Lemon Drop is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Lemon Drop?

Lemon Drop has an alcohol content of about 31% ABV.

How many calories are in Lemon Drop?

Lemon Drop contains approximately 220 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Lemon Drop?

For Lemon Drop you can swap — Vodka: Gin (adds botanical notes), White Rum (a touch sweeter); Cointreau: Grand Marnier (richer, cognac-based), Triple Sec (lighter, a bit sweeter).

Lemon Drop

Name: Lemon Drop
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Juice of 1 wedge Lemon; 1 1/2 shot Vodka; 1 1/2 shot Cointreau

Vodka and Cointreau shaken with fresh lemon and strained into a sugar-rimmed glass. Candy-bright on the rim, seriously strong underneath.

31% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

220 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lemon(optional)Juice of 1 wedge
Vodka1 1/2 shot
Cointreau1 1/2 shot

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Lemon Drop close to the original.

Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Cointreau
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
- Triple Sec— lighter, a bit sweeter