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.
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
130 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lemon Peel(optional)1 Slice
- Icecubes
- Lemon Juice2 ¼ oz
- Vodka1 ¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Vodka Lemon close to the original.
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Vodka
- 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
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