Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPrima ItaliaLemon Drop Sour Recipe

Lemon Drop Sour Recipe

Inspired by Prima Italia
Time20m
Serves1

Vodka, citrus, sugar

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Simple Syrup

Method

Making Simple Syrup

  1. 1

    Prepare the Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Making the Lemon Drop Sour

  1. 2

    Mix the Drink

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of the prepared simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  2. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally, you can rim the glass with sugar before pouring the drink.

  3. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lemon twist by cutting a thin strip of lemon peel and twisting it over the drink to release the oils, then placing it on the rim of the glass.

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