Cocktail · Medium strength

Lemon Drop

Citrus vodka, lemon, sugar rim — candy for adults who pay taxes.

How to order it: Fresh lemon or skip it. The sugar rim is the costume; the tartness is the character.

Flavor profile

Sweetness7
Bitterness1
Strength5
Freshness8
Richness1
Sparkle0
Daring2

The recipe

  • 2 oz citrus vodka
  • ¾ oz lemon juice
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • Shake; sugared-rim coupe
  • Lemon twist
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