Holiday Lemon Drop Cocktail (Print)

A festive citrus cocktail balanced with vodka, fresh lemon, and a sugar-coated rim.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 oz vodka
02 - 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
03 - 1 oz simple syrup
04 - 1 oz triple sec
05 - Sugar for rimming the glass
06 - Lemon twist or wheel for garnish
07 - Ice

# Directions:

01 - Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass.
02 - Dip the rim of the glass into sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
03 - In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec.
04 - Fill the shaker with ice and secure the lid tightly.
05 - Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
06 - Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.
07 - Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy.