Lemon Drop
The classic version of the LEMON DROP is simply vodka, lemon juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup. There is much room for experimentation with ingredients such as muddled fresh fruit or citron vodka, but the original is delicious, light and lemony in its basic form.
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. Cointreau
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- Sugar, for glass rim
Rub a lemon wedge along the rim of a cocktail glass and dip the glass onto granulated sugar. Add ingredients into an ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously to chill. Strain into the sugar-rimmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel.
History: The Lemon Drop was reportedly created at a singles bar in 1970s San Francisco by saloon owner and Vietnam vet, Norman Jay Hobday. It became an instant hit worldwide and also became popular as a shot.
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