It's Noon Somewhere...Lemon Drop

This is what happens after a couple lemon drops.  Proceed with caution.

If I had to pick my all time favorite cocktail, I would probably go with a Lemon Drop.  Every time either my Dad or K ask me for my cocktail order and I say Lemon Drop, I see their faces droop a little. The recipe that both my Dad and K use is known as the Nelson Lemon Drop since it was developed by  my Dad.  And although it is delicious, as they will both tell you, "it's a pain in the ass".  This drink requires quite a few ingredients, plus you have to squeeze the lemon (and you really have to get all that juice out of it!) as well as sugaring the rim of a glass.  That may be true but it is also refreshing, sweet, tart and packs a surprising punch! I think a lemon drop is worth the trouble every time. Plus, it can cause the extreme joy seen above. :)

Lemon Drop:

1.5 oz Citron Vodka
1.5 oz Triple Sec / Cointreau
1.5 oz Sour Mix
1.5 oz Lemon Juice (I usually just use the juice of one lemon)
1 teaspoon Powdered or Super Fine Sugar


Mix all ingredients in a shaker and strain into a chilled glass with a sugared rim.




I sometimes do a variation with lime and that is quite tasty as well.

 It is the perfect drink to enjoy while the weather is still warm (of course, for me it is a year round drink ).

Cheers!

Julie