Pg’s Lemon Drop Recipe
Make Pg’s Lemon Drop Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Tools
Method
Prepare Glass
- 1
Chill and rim
Place the martini or coupe glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill (or fill with ice water while preparing). Pour the superfine sugar onto a small plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the chilled glass, then dip the rim into the sugar to coat lightly. Set the glass aside.
Mix Cocktail
- 2
Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
- 3
Measure and add 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 0.5 oz triple sec into the shaker.
- 4
Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds. Aim for a firm, frosty shake that chills and dilutes the mixture slightly; the exterior of the shaker should become very cold.
- 5
Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard ice water. Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass using a Hawthorne or fine strainer to catch ice shards and pulp for a smooth pour.
Garnish & Serve
- 6
- 7
Optional: sprinkle the 0.25 tsp lemon zest over the top for an extra burst of aroma.
- 8
Serve immediately while cold. Enjoy.