Lemon Drop Cocktail Sugar (Printable)

A refreshing blend of vodka, lemon juice, and a sugared rim to brighten your gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ For the Cocktail

01 - 2 fl oz vodka
02 - 1 fl oz fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
03 - 0.75 fl oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)

→ For the Glass

04 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for rimming)
05 - 1 lemon wedge (for rimming and garnish)

→ Optional Garnish

06 - Lemon twist or wheel

# How to Make It:

01 - Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass, then dip the rim into granulated sugar to coat evenly.
02 - Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice.
03 - Shake vigorously for approximately 20 seconds until well chilled.
04 - Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared glass.
05 - Add a lemon twist or wheel garnish if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like liquid sunshine and takes barely longer to make than opening a beer.
  • The sugared rim turns a simple cocktail into something that feels special, even on a Tuesday night.
  • Fresh lemon juice and good vodka mean you actually want to sip it slowly instead of gulping it down.
02 -
  • The temperature of your glass matters more than you'd think—even thirty seconds in the freezer makes a real difference in how the drink tastes and feels going down.
  • Simple syrup that's too sweet will drown out the lemon, so taste as you go and remember you can always add more but you can't take it back.
03 -
  • Squeeze your lemons at the last possible moment—the juice oxidizes and loses brightness within a few hours, so fresh is always better than prepared in advance.
  • If you're making multiple drinks, batch your simple syrup and lemon juice in a pitcher ahead of time, then shake each drink individually for the best texture and temperature.

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