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The Lemon Drop

Essentially a vodka sour, with lemon juice and simple syrup.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 lemon twist

Instructions
 

  • Combine the liquid ingredients in a glass. Add ice and chill. Pour into a frosty coup or martini glass and garnish with a twist.

Notes

Some people prefer reducing the sweet sour components by ΒΌ. If it were me of course, I would simply raise the spirit part for a 3:1:1 ratio. It's a matter of taste.
(And simple syrup is simply equal part sugar dissolved in an equal part of water. Make a batch and keep it in the fridge.)
Keyword charles jackson, Lemon, simple syrup, vodka