Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPrima ItaliaLemon Sour Recipe

Lemon Sour Recipe

Inspired by Prima Italia
Time10m
Serves1

Vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken and garnished with a sugar rim

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a cocktail glass and moisten the rim with a lemon wedge. Dip the rim into a plate of granulated sugar to create a sugar rim.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake the Cocktail

    Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, ensuring not to disturb the sugar rim.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.

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