Lemon Drop

Lemon Drop

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

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lemon(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1 wedge
  • Vodka· not in your bar1 1/2 shot

    Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter

  • Cointreau· not in your bar1 1/2 shot

    Or swap: Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based, Triple Sec — lighter, a bit sweeter

Instructions

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

Pairs well with

Sugar-rimmed lemon vodka brightness pairs with buttery, tangy sweets:

  • Lemon bars
  • Sugar cookies
  • Goat cheese crostini with honey
  • Candied lemon peel

Similar taste

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