{"id":12213,"date":"2021-08-16T15:19:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T19:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocktailhammer.com\/?p=12213"},"modified":"2023-07-09T19:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T23:35:39","slug":"lemon-drop-cocktail-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocktailhammer.com\/general\/lemon-drop-cocktail-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe & Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you have a sweet tooth, nothing hits that sweet spot like a lemon drop cocktail. Its sweet and sour profile will have you ‘dropping’ into your local bar again and again. You will ‘drop’ your guard when you try this one… I think those are all the drop puns I have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, as usual, what is a lemon drop, and what’s the story behind it? Let’s discuss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Lemon Drop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lemon drop cocktail is a vodka-based cocktail made with fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. It’s been called a “take on” the Vodka Martini. It is usually served chilled with ice and strained. It may also be served in a sugar-rimmed glass. The first sweet touch on the lips before the onslaught of vodka, lemon, and orange is the drink’s calling card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of the Lemon Drop Cocktail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lemon Drop was born in San Francisco in the 1970s. A Vietnam vet-turned saloon owner, Norman Jay Hobday<\/a>, is credited with launching the country’s first fern bar, a concept that blended house plants, Tiffany lamps, urbanites. Both the bar and the cocktail were a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This boozy-tart-sweet mix of vodka, lemon, and sugar-dominated cocktail menus from North Beach to Bangkok for over two decades. In 2006, Oprah famously served one to Rachael Ray on her show, further cementing the drink’s cultural status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Glass is a Lemon Drop Served In?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lemmon Drop is typically served in a rimmed martini glass or a coupe glass. The Lemon Drop can also be poured as a shot, which is popular in student bars and nightclubs. If you don\u2019t own the right glassware for this cocktail, consider some of the options below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[azonpress template=”grid” asin=”B01AYNHIAW,B01N3Y5UFR,B0999T5KGV”]\n\n\n\n

What are the best spirits for a Lemon Drop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend sticking to the basics for this one. Some Smirnoff Vodka will do the trick. But, if you want to step it up a few notches, we recommend going with Grey Goose vodka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some establishments and home bartenders add citrus or berry vodka to Lemon Drops, while others muddle fresh fruit into the drink. But first, try the classic. It’s been around a long time for a reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding other ingredients, always go for fresh lemon juice\u2013always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Lemon Drop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are the ingredients and directions for a Lemon Drop. We hope you love this cocktail as much as we do.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    <\/span>Servings<\/span>

    1<\/p>servings<\/span><\/div>

    <\/span>Calories<\/span>

    300<\/p>kcal<\/span><\/div>

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    Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      2<\/span> ounces<\/span> Absolut Citron Vodka<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      .75<\/span> ounces<\/span> Lemon juice<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      1<\/span> ounces<\/span> Cointreau<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      Lemon wheel for garnish<\/span><\/p><\/li>

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      Directions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
      • Frost the rim of a cocktail glass with sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/li>
      • Shake all the remaining ingredients (except the garnish) well with ice.<\/li>
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