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Lemon Drop

Lemon Drop

A very simple and tasty Martini.

[Girly] [Happy Hour] [Simple] [Strong]

Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
2 oz Vodka[ Add ]
1 oz Lemon Juice[ Add ]
2 tbsps Sugar[ Add ]
Method: Prepare in a shaker
Glass: Cocktail
Recipe:
  1. Rim a martini (or old-fashioned) glass with sugar.
  2. Shake all ingredients until completely cold - at least 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into your glass and enjoy!



Volume: 4.0 oz
Alcohol units: 2.4 standard drinks
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 20%

Popularity

Times viewed: 65847
Average Score: 8.3 (17 votes)

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History

This is a popular West Coast drink that originated in San Francisco in the 1970's

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Preferably the vodka should be of the citrus type (like Absolut Citron). This cocktail really tastes like the candy. Quite festive.

Comment by johnniepop on 2016-07-17 05:21:23

Very good. The lemon flavor isnt overpowering but it isnt understated either. Just the right balance. Paired with my favorite vodka this was a real treat, thank you.

Comment by Aeonflux on 2015-04-23 16:27:37

Added by David on
Last updated on 2011-11-06 11:31:25
Status: Approved