Best Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipes

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine the vodka, lemon juice, and sugar and pour into a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into martini glasses and garnish with lemon slices.

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Run lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass to dampen, then dip in sugar to coat.
• Combine vodka, lemon juice, lemon simple syrup, and orange-flavored liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, seal, and shake until shaker frosts over. Pour into a martini glass to serve.

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place shot glass in the freezer until chilled, about 1 hour.
• Pour vodka into the chilled shot glass. Dip lemon wedge in sugar. Shoot the vodka and immediately take a draw on the lemon.

THE PERFECT LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and vodka either in a shaker with ice or make in a pitcher.
• Rim the glass with ultrafine baker's sugar and a slice of lemon. Voila!
• **To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar to equal parts water in sauce pan. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool. You can also make this ahead of time and keep in the fridge.
• **I buy bulk lemons from Costco. Less costly and you definitely get more for your money. I juice the lemons with an electric juicer and have even frozen some juice for later use.

EASY LEMON DROP MARTINI COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Add sugar to a plate then rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until tinted yellow and fragrant.
• Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with the juiced lemon, turn the glass upside down and twist into the lemon sugar, set aside.
• Add vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), lemon juice, simple syrup and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds or until very cold. Strain into the prepared martini glass and serve immediately.

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine the vodka, lemon juice, and sugar and pour into a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Pour into martini glasses and garnish with lemon slices.

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Mix sugar and lemon juice in a cocktal shaker.
• Add a few ice cubes, vodka, triple sec and margarita mix; shake well.
• Strain into a cocktail glass.
• Enjoy.

LEMON-DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Prepare four 10-12 oz. "old-fashion" or "highball" glasses by rubbing rims with lemon wedge and dipping in super-fine sugar (or Lemon-Drop rimmer)-- fill each glass 2/3 full with cracked ice...then, add lemon wedge garnish. Place two lemon wedges into a large (28 oz.) cocktail shaker with three ounces of Limoncello -- muddle gently to release oils from lemon skins. Add one cup cracked ice to shaker. Add vodka and orange liquour -- top with (sweetened) lemon juice. Shake vigorously -- strain into prepared glasses. Enjoy!

LEMON SYRUP FOR LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add lemon zest; reduce to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand overnight.

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Run reserved lemon wedge around the edge of a martini glass to moisten and then dip the glass in sugar.
• Fill a shaker with cracked ice, add the lemon vodka, lemon juice, and sugar.
• Shake well and strain into the sugared glass.

CREAMY LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Optional: Rub a lemon wedge around edge of 2 glasses, then dip rims in colored sugar. Set aside.
• Add lemon juice and superfine sugar to a cocktail shaker and stir with a spoon until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka, limoncello and yogurt, and shake until mixture is combined, smooth and creamy. Add food coloring (if desired) and shake until well blended.
• Add ice to halfway in the shaker and shake about 10 times to chill. Strain into prepared cocktail glasses. Garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve immediately.

LEMON DROP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Push lemon wedge onto rim of 1 Martini glass; rotate glass to coat rim with lemon juice. Repeat with second lemon wedge and Martini glass. Discard lemon wedges. Place sugar in shallow bowl. Dip rim of Martini glasses into sugar. Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add remaining ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into Martini glasses.