Jul 14 2026

Lemon Drop Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Vodka, Triple Sec and sweetened lemon juice, garnished with a sugared rim

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass to moisten it.

  2. 2

    Sugar the Rim

    Dip the moistened rim of the glass into granulated sugar to coat it evenly. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, triple sec, and sweetened lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Shake it Up

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Optionally, garnish with a lemon wedge on the rim.

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