Lemon Drop
Vodka, orange liqueur and lemon with a sugared rim. Sweet-tart and very popular.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Sugar the rim
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Lemon Drop
The Lemon Drop was created in the 1970s at Henry Africa's in San Francisco by Norman Jay Hobday, one of the first "fern bars" that brought cocktails back into fashion.
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Lemon Drop FAQ
What's in a Lemon Drop?
45 ml vodka, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Lemon Drop?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Lemon Drop?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Lemon Drop in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
