When I was in my 30’s, I worked in the restaurant industry. I love to talk, so I am in my element when I am behind the bar. I may not have been like Tom Cruise, tossing bottles in the movie Cocktail, but I could hold my own. One of my favorite drinks to make and drink, was my Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe. This adult beverage is light, tart with a hint of sweet and perfect for a warm summer night..
This recipe is super easy to make and most people who have a home bar already have the ingredients. This Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe can be a cocktail or as a shot. The difference is the drink is larger and has sugar around the rim.
When it is hot out and we have people over, I will make a pitcher of this Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe. I mean, it is like a grown up lemonade, right? And what is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a nice cold glass of lemonade, right? Exactly!!! This Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe is best with a fresh lemon garnish. Another refreshing drink is my Dirty Shirley Cocktail. Both are perfectly paired with Dad’s Favorite White Queso Burger.
Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- .5 oz Triple sec
- 1 oz Simple syrup
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- Sugar (for the rim of your glass)
Instructions
- Coat the rim of a cocktail glass with sugar and set aside. (Do this a few minutes ahead of time so the sugar can dry and adhere well to the glass.)
- Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice
- Shake, and strain into the prepared glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge
What is your favorite summertime cocktail?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
June 10, 2015 at 7:21 pmThat sounds awesome. It would be perfect for my next girls night in! Or just to sip by the bonfire.
Nancy (@spiffykerms) says
June 10, 2015 at 7:33 pmMy favourite kind of summer drink! This looks delicious, totally jotting down the recipe for this weekend. 🙂
Christy Maurer says
June 10, 2015 at 7:36 pmI love lemon flavored things! I’d use soda instead since I don’t drink but I bet it would be so refreshing!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
June 10, 2015 at 8:08 pmLemon Drops are my favorite cocktails! I can’t wait to make this one. Thanks!
Ronda Ogilvie says
June 10, 2015 at 10:43 pmYum…I love lemon drops! When life gives you lemons make a lemon drop is my motto!
Liz Mays says
June 10, 2015 at 10:56 pmNow this sounds like a perfectly refreshing summer drink. I could totally see myself reading on the patio with one of these.
Elayne says
June 10, 2015 at 11:16 pmThis is certainly the right drink to have in hand on a hot California afternoon. I never met a lemon drink that I didn’t like!
Chubskulit Rose says
June 10, 2015 at 11:32 pmI have never had any kind of drink with vodka so this would be a great idea to try. I love lemonade so a few drops of vodka wouldn’t hurt I guess.
celebbabylaundry says
June 11, 2015 at 12:22 amNot only does this sound super yummy. But I also love how easy it is to make, I would love to try it out.
ricci says
June 11, 2015 at 2:24 amI love Lemon Drops and didn’t realize how easy they were to make. Great recipe!!
Sandy KS says
June 10, 2015 at 10:42 pmThat sounds and looks appetizing. I bet it quenches the thirst. I love many adult drinks for summertime lounging in the back yard.
mykidsguide says
June 11, 2015 at 6:12 amThat sounds like something my husband and I will enjoy. I will make this.
Alli says
June 11, 2015 at 9:14 amJust the thought of this sweet and tart citrus drink makes me thirsty. I’ve never met a lemon recipe that I didn’t love!
Tiffany says
June 11, 2015 at 11:18 amWe have a whole week of 90 degree weather ahead. This recipe will definitely come in handy!
Jeanine says
June 11, 2015 at 2:37 pmYum. Okay, I’ll admit. I’m not a drinker but this looks super good. I love anything to do with lemons. This would be lovely for a nice evening drink out in my backyard. Refreshing too!
Melissa says
June 11, 2015 at 2:45 pmThis looks so yummy. I would love to serve these on my patio when guests come over. I will have to save this recipe for later!
Lynndee says
June 11, 2015 at 3:59 pmThe husband and I were just talking about making a cocktail drink yesterday for this weekend. Thank you for the idea. I think this is what I want. 🙂
Amy @ItsAMindfulLife says
June 11, 2015 at 5:24 pmA perfect summer drink! Sounds wonderful!
Kori Tomelden says
June 11, 2015 at 5:36 pmLemon drop shots were one of my favorites! It really is just like drinking lemonade.
Nile says
June 11, 2015 at 6:29 pmVery nice… probably a lot better than buying a Mike’s hard lemonade for the summertime. This is definitely a good choice for a summer type drink. 🙂
Jacqui Odell says
June 11, 2015 at 6:45 pmI don’t really care for lemons, but I have a friend who would probably love this.
Uplifting Families says
June 11, 2015 at 9:21 pmYummy, this drink sounds amazing. I wish I had the ingredients. I don’t drink often but when I do I found it responsibly. 🙂
Stephanie C. says
June 12, 2015 at 6:09 amI love this! It’s the perfect drink for the summer – looks light and refreshing!
Life as a Convert says
June 12, 2015 at 2:46 amI imagine these tastes like those lemon candies which I think are delicious. Unfortunately, I would have to make mine virgin 🙂
Jessica Simms says
June 12, 2015 at 11:15 pmI need this now! It sounds so delicious!
Regan says
June 13, 2015 at 3:03 amThis sounds delicious! Surprisingly I’ve never had a lemon drop but I love citrus so I’ll have to try this.
manuela W. says
June 13, 2015 at 3:54 amI could go for one of these right now. I love lemon flavor and I really love the sugar on the rim of the glass. Perfection!
Rebecca Swenor says
June 14, 2015 at 8:24 pmThis sounds like an amazing drink during the hot summer months for sure. It is like lemonade with a twisted. lol Thanks for sharing I am going to have to try this for sure.