Use ALL parts of the lemon. I zest the lemon for the rimming sugar. I save a part unzested to make my lemon twist garnish. Then I juice the lemon after that to get the fresh juice for the cocktail.

It’s all about the lemons! I prefer Meyer lemons because they are little sweeter and less tart but use what you have.

Garnish with lemon peel twists and enjoy! TAPAS TIPS & TRICKS Divide the mix between the 3 glasses.įOURTH: Top with lemon sparkling water. THIRD: Fill the garnished glasses with ice. SECOND: In a cocktail shaker, add the lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup. You can make your lemon twist garnishes from the peel so nothing is wasted.

Dip your glass rim into the lemon zest sugar. Juice your lemon and use the lemon to wet the rim of your glass.

There isn’t any water in these shots so make sure you hydrate between shots if you plan on taking more than one.įor more insider tips & tricks, and a candid behind the scenes look follow me on social media! Check use out on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (yes, people still use Twitter, LOL!) HOW TO MAKE A LEMON DROP DAZZLERįIRST: Zest the lemons before you juice them. These fun shots are made in large quantities in a cocktail shaker and poured into multiple shot glasses so you and all your friends can partake together.

Lemon Wedge for sucking on after the shot is taken.

Let’s start with the shot because that is what I started with in college. What exactly is in a lemon drop? LEMON DROP INGREDIENTS

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. More precisely, the lemon drop shot. I drank wayyyyyy toooooo many of these acting like I was cool in a college bar and learned, not quickly enough, that sipping cocktails is better for me than doing numerous strong shots. This fun and bubbly beverage is made of limoncello, prosecco, and lemonade for all the lemon goodness you like! One of my other favorite lemon cocktails is a throwback to my college days. The Lemon Drop.

If you can’t figure out how many to have, just keep more than the maximum on hand and use any extra for cocktails!Īside from Feng Shui and other health benefits, lemons are also perfect for cocktails. Last year I made a series of 3 ingredient cocktails which included a Limoncello Lady. There is some argument as to which citrus (orange, lemon, lime) and how many (7,9) so you might as well get at least ten oranges, limes, and lemons. Lemons always brighten my day! The health benefits of lemons are numerous but quite frankly I just love the smell and color! It’s even Feng Shui to have a bowl in your house with citrus. If you’d rather skip my essential cooking tips and tricks and get straight to this delicious recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.

Lemon drop recipe