Lemon Drop

by · July 1, 2023

The classic version of the LEMON DROP is simply vodka, lemon juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup. There is much room for experimentation with such ingredients 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 glass onto granulated sugar. Add ingredients into ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously to chill. Strain into sugar-rimmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel.

History: The Lemon Drop was reportedly created at a singles bar in 1970’s San Francisco by a saloon owner and Vietnam vet, Norman Jay Hobday. It became an instant hit worldwide. It also became popular in shots.

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