
Vodka Lemon
Vodka and a big pour of lemon juice stirred in a highball with a lemon slice and optional mint. Bracing citrus with nothing to hide behind.
13% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
130 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1 Slice
- Ice· not in your barcubes
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar2 ¼ oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Vodka· not in your bar1 ¾ oz
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
Instructions
The vodka lemon is prepared directly in a highball glass or in a large tumbler: put 6-7 ice cubes in the glass.
Pour the vodka, lemonade and mix with a bar spoon.
Finally decorate with a slice of lemon and, if you prefer, add a few mint leaves.
Your vodka lemon is ready to be served.
Pairs well with
Lemon juice straightens vodka bracing and clean — simple salty bites balance:
- Salted almonds
- Lemon-herb olives
- Potato chips
- Feta cubes




