Vodka · Medium
Lemon Drop
A bright, citrusy vodka cocktail with fresh lemon juice and a sugar rim — clean, tart, and refreshing with just the right balance of sweet and sour.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Glass
- Coupe
Ingredients
- VodkaVodkaVodka is a neutral spirit typically distilled from grains or potatoes, known for its clean taste and high alcohol content. It is commonly used as a base in a wide variety of cocktails.45 ml
- CointreauCointreauCointreau is a clear orange liqueur from France, known for its balanced sweet and bitter orange flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan.22 ml
- Fresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tangy flavor. It adds balance and enhances other ingredients in drinks.22 ml
- Simple SyrupSimple SyrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar.10 ml
- Lemon wheel (garnish)Lemon wheel (garnish)A lemon wheel is a circular slice of lemon used as a garnish in cocktails. It adds a citrusy aroma and visual appeal to drinks like the Gin and Tonic or Whiskey Sour.1 twist
Gear
Method
- 1
Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water and setting aside.
- 2
Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it in superfine sugar to coat.
- 3
Combine vodkavodkaVodka is a neutral spirit typically distilled from grains or potatoes, known for its clean taste and high alcohol content. It is commonly used as a base in a wide variety of cocktails., CointreauCointreauCointreau is a clear orange liqueur from France, known for its balanced sweet and bitter orange flavor. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Margarita and Cosmopolitan., fresh lemon juicefresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tangy flavor. It adds balance and enhances other ingredients in drinks., and simple syrupsimple syrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar. in a shaker filled with ice.
- 4
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Discard the ice from the coupe, double-strain the cocktail into the sugar-rimmed glass, and garnish with a lemon wheel.
