Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Thirty-AThe 30a Lemon Drop Recipe

The 30a Lemon Drop Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Thirty-A
Time10m
Serves1

Crop Meyer Lemon Vodka, Splash of Sour

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Ice

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by rimming your chilled cocktail glass with sugar. To do this, run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a plate of sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Meyer Lemon Vodka, 1 oz of fresh Meyer Lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. If you prefer a sweeter drink, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.

  2. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes, covering the liquid mixture.

  3. 4

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Use a strainer to pour the cocktail into the prepared glass. Make sure to strain out the ice.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lemon twist by taking a strip of lemon peel and twisting it over the drink to release its oils before placing it on the rim.

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