Best Mighty Lemon Drop Recipes

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LEMON KROPLA (LEMON DROP)



Lemon Kropla (Lemon Drop) image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 9

Confectioners' sugar, for rimming the glass
Lemon wedge, for rimming the glass
1 1/2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Cane Sugar Simple Syrup, recipe follows
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
3/4 ounce sweet sparkling white wine, such as Moscato d'Asti
Lemon slice, for garnish
1 cup pure cane sugar

Steps:

  • Put some confectioners' sugar on a plate. Rim a cocktail coupe or martini glass by rubbing the lemon wedge lightly around the rim, then dipping the rim into the confectioners' sugar.
  • Put the vodka, Cane Sugar Simple Syrup, lemon juice and turbinado sugar in a cocktail shaker, add large ice cubes and shake vigorously. Add the sparkling white wine and tumble roll (pour back and forth between two containers) once to mix throughout. Double-strain into the prepared glass, add a lemon slice to garnish and serve immediately.
  • Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

LEMON DROP



Lemon Drop image

Fresh squeezed lemon juice with vodka. It just doesn't get better than that.

Provided by EDANDY

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
2 fluid ounces vodka
1 teaspoon white sugar
crushed ice
1 lemon, sliced
4 sprigs fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a mixing glass, combine lemon juice, vodka and sugar. Stir until dissolved, then pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

LEMON DROP



Lemon Drop image

This drink is made by the pitcher and is soooo good. I am such a lemon freak. Has a 4 hour chill time.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups vodka (may use Absolut Citron for a more intense lemon flavor)
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup superfine sugar
lemon slices or lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Add the first 4 ingredients to a large pitcher (55 oz.).
  • Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  • Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Moisten the rim of cocktail glasses with water or lemon juice; dip rim of glasses in granulated sugar.
  • Chill glasses in freezer for 1 hour before ready to serve.
  • Pour pitcher mixture into prepared glasses; garnish with a lemon slice or wedge.
  • **LimeDrop--Substitute fresh lime juice for lemon juice; garnish with lime slices or wedges.
  • Orange Drop--Substitute Absolut Mandarin for the plain vodka and 1/8 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed) plus 1/2 cup water for the lemon juice; garnish with orange slice or wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Sodium 1.7, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 0.1

MIGHTY LEMON DROP



Mighty Lemon Drop image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces lemon-flavored vodka (a.k.a. Citron)
2 ounces Cointreau, or triple sec
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons simple syrup, or to taste (equal amounts of sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves)
2 cups ice
1 lemon or 4 candy lemon drops or jelly lemon slices

Steps:

  • Fill a martini shaker or a large glass with ice. Add vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice and simple syrup and shake or stir. Strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with a candy lemon drop or a lemon twist.

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