Raspberry Lemon Drop recipe

Name: Raspberry Lemon Drop
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka; 0.5 oz Triple Sec; 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 0.5 oz Simple Syrup; 4 Fresh Raspberries

A berry-bright Lemon Drop with muddled raspberries and fresh lemon.

Method: Muddle & Shake · Glass: Coupe glass · Time: 3 min · Difficulty: Intermediate · Family: The Sidecar Family

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
0.5 oz Triple Sec
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
4 Fresh Raspberries

How to make a Raspberry Lemon Drop

Muddle raspberries gently with simple syrup.
Add vodka, triple sec, lemon and ice.
Shake hard, then double strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish and serve.

Garnish

Raspberry and lemon twist.

Pro tip

Double strain carefully so seeds do not interrupt the silky, candy-like texture.

History of the Raspberry Lemon Drop

Raspberry Lemon Drops are a fruit-forward extension of the citrus candy-cocktail format.

Flavour profile

Berry, Tart, Sweet, Citrus

Variations

Lemon Drop Martini — Return to vodka, triple sec, lemon and a sugar rim.
Lavender Lemon Drop — Use lavender syrup for a floral aromatic lift.
Spicy Lemon Drop — Use jalapeño-infused vodka for measured chile heat.

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