Lemon Drops Recipe
Make Lemon Drops Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Rim (optional)
Method
Rim (optional)
Prepare the sugar rim
Place granulated sugar on a small plate. If using lemon zest, mix zest into the sugar and rub to lightly perfume. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled coupe or martini glass to moisten, then dip the rim into the sugar, twisting to coat evenly. Set the glass aside to let the rim set while you mix the cocktail.
Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 1 cup).
Add 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup and 0.25 oz triple sec to the shaker.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and well chilled. Vigorous shaking chills and dilutes the drink to the proper balance.
Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer (or the shaker strainer) into the prepared chilled coupe or martini glass to remove small ice shards and ensure a silky texture.