Friday, August 23, 2013

Lemon Drop

I'll bet everyone reading this thinks a Lemon Drop is a sugar-rimmed cocktail served in a martini glass. That's probably what you'll get if you order one in a bar, and sure enough that's the one that's most popular.

It was first a vodka shooter, though.

Lemon Drop I
  • Moisten inside of shot glass with Lemon Juice
  • Coat inside of glass with Sugar
  • Fill shot glass with chilled Vodka (or Citrus Vodka)
I know, you really want to know how to make the "other" Lemon Drop. OK, here it is:

Lemon Drop II 

In a mixing glass:
  • 1 teaspoon Superfine Sugar
  • 1 ounce fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice
Muddle or stir. Fill glass with ice.
Add:
  • 3 1/2 ouces Vodka or Citrus Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Orange Liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier, or even Triple Sec)
Shake well. Strain into chilled, sugar-rimmed martini glass.


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