Spicy Lemon Drop recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Drop
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Jalapeño-Infused Vodka; 0.5 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 0.5 oz Simple Syrup

A bright Lemon Drop with jalapeño heat underneath its sweet-tart citrus finish.

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

Ingredients

2 oz Jalapeño-Infused Vodka
0.5 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup

How to make a Spicy Lemon Drop

Rim half a chilled coupe with sugar.
Shake infused vodka, triple sec, lemon and syrup with ice.
Strain into the prepared coupe.
Garnish and serve.

Garnish

Lemon twist and thin jalapeño slice.

Pro tip

Start with a short infusion and taste it; jalapeño heat rises quickly and can overwhelm the lemon.

History of the Spicy Lemon Drop

Spicy Lemon Drops apply the jalapeño-infused-vodka trend to the familiar sweet-and-tart Martini riff.

Flavour profile

Spicy, Tart, Citrus, Sweet

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.
Raspberry Lemon Drop — Add fresh raspberry for berry depth and color.

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