Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Lemon Drop cocktail, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. This festive drink offers a bright, citrusy flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it a delightful addition to your holiday menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
- Lemon Twist for garnish
- Sugar for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a chilled martini glass with sugar.
- Combine vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the simple syrup or omit the sugar rim.
- Consider adding a splash of cranberry juice for a festive Thanksgiving color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving cocktail, Lemon Drop, vodka cocktail, holiday drink, citrus cocktail, easy cocktail