Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe

**Servings:** 1

**Time:**

- **Total Time:** 5 minutes

- **Preparation Time:** 5 minutes

- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable

- **Cooking Time:** Not applicable

**Tools:**

- Cocktail shaker

- Measuring jigger

- Martini glass

- Strainer

**Ingredients:**

- 2 ounces vodka

- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice

- 1 ounce simple syrup

- Ice cubes

- Sugar (for rimming the glass)

- Lemon twist (for garnish)

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Glass:**

   - Rim the martini glass with sugar. To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it into a plate of sugar.

2. **Mix the Cocktail:**

   - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

   - Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

3. **Shake and Strain:**

   - Shake well until the mixture is chilled.

   - Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.

4. **Garnish:**

   - Garnish with a lemon twist.

**Health Benefits:**

- Refreshing and tangy

- Contains vitamin C from lemon juice

- **Moderate Alcohol Consumption:** When consumed in moderation, some studies suggest potential heart health benefits.

**Keywords:**

lemon drop cocktail, vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, easy recipe

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