- 1
Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar by moistening the edge with a lemon wedge and pressing it into a plate of fine sugar. Set aside.
- 2
Combine 45ml vodka, 22ml Cointreau, and 22ml freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Double-strain into the prepared sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon twist.
The sugar rim is essential to the Lemon Drop's identity - it softens each sip without sweetening the drink itself, maintaining the bright tartness that defines the cocktail. For best results, use fine caster sugar rather than coarse sugar for an even, elegant coat.
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