Drop Lemon Vodka Cocktail (Printable)
Vibrant vodka and lemon blend with subtle sweetness, ideal for warm evenings or aperitif moments.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spirits
01 - 1.5 oz vodka
→ Citrus
02 - 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Sweetener
03 - 0.5 oz simple syrup
→ Garnish
04 - Lemon twist or wheel
→ Optional
05 - Granulated sugar for rimming the glass
06 - Ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into granulated sugar to coat, if desired.
02 - Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
03 - Pour vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
04 - Shake vigorously for approximately 15 seconds until fully chilled.
05 - Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
06 - Add a lemon twist or wheel atop the cocktail.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in five minutes, making it the perfect fix when you want something special without the fuss.
- The balance of tart and sweet feels sophisticated enough to impress, yet simple enough to make on repeat.
- Fresh lemon juice transforms this from ordinary to extraordinary—there's no comparing it to anything from a bottle.
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients will dilute your drink before you even finish shaking—chill your glass and use properly frozen ice.
- Fresh lemon juice loses its brightness within a few hours, so make this drink right when you want to drink it, not ahead of time.
- If your simple syrup is too hot when you use it, the drink becomes warm instead of cold, which completely ruins the whole experience.
03 -
- Crack your ice rather than using small cubes—larger pieces chill more efficiently and melt slower, keeping your drink perfectly balanced.
- The difference between a good citrus juicer and hand-squeezing is worth every penny; fresh juice is the entire point of this drink.