
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
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




