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Lemon Drop Recipe

Inspired by Blue Shark Ale House

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz vodka (preferably citron or plain vodka)1 oz fresh lemon juice3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)1/2 oz triple sec or orange liqueur (optional, for depth)1 cup ice

Garnish & Finish

1 tbsp superfine or granulated sugar (for rim)1 piece lemon wedge or twist (for rim and garnish)

Method

Prepare Glass

Chill and rim

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill. Run the lemon wedge around the glass rim to moisten it, then dip the rim into the sugar spread on a small plate to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Make Cocktail

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice (about 1 cup).

Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec (if using) to the shaker.

Secure the shaker lid and dry-shake (without ice) for 5–8 seconds only if you want a slightly silkier texture; then add ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. Otherwise, add ice immediately and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds.

Double strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the prepared chilled, sugar-rimmed glass to remove ice shards and pulp.

Garnish with a lemon twist or place the lemon wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.