Vodka Lemon

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

  1. The vodka lemon is prepared directly in a highball glass or in a large tumbler: put 6-7 ice cubes in the glass.

  2. Pour the vodka, lemonade and mix with a bar spoon.

  3. Finally decorate with a slice of lemon and, if you prefer, add a few mint leaves.

  4. 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

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