Description
The Holiday Lemon Drop is a festive, refreshing cocktail combining vodka, tart lemon juice, and sweet cranberry juice, perfectly balanced with simple syrup and garnished with cranberries and rosemary. This vibrant drink is rimmed with sugar and served chilled for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.75 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
Garnishes and Extras
- cranberries for garnish
- rosemary sprig for garnish
- sugar for rimming
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Run the cut side of a lemon along the rim of your glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a plate of sugar, coating it evenly. Place the glass in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into your prepped glass. Add a sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries for a festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra frosty glass, chill your glassware in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before rimming with sugar.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Lightly muddle rosemary in the shaker for a hint of herbal aroma if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
