description Lemon Drop Overview
The Lemon Drop is a vodka-based cocktail combining fresh lemon juice with triple sec and sugar, usually shaken with ice and strained into a chilled glass. Its defining contrast is the sweetened rim against the sour citrus drink. The cocktail is generally associated with Norman Jay Hobday and Henry Africa’s, a San Francisco fern bar where it was created in the 1970s, and it is suited to drinkers who prefer bright, sweet-sour vodka drinks.
help Lemon Drop FAQ
What is in a classic Lemon Drop cocktail?
A Lemon Drop usually combines vodka, fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and sugar. It is shaken with ice and strained into a chilled glass.
Why does a Lemon Drop have a sugar rim?
The sugar rim balances the sharp acidity of the lemon juice. It creates the cocktail's characteristic contrast between a sweet first taste and a sour citrus center.
Who is the Lemon Drop cocktail associated with?
The drink is generally associated with Norman Jay Hobday, who developed it in San Francisco in the 1970s. It later became a widely recognized vodka cocktail.
Is a Lemon Drop served up or over ice?
A standard Lemon Drop is usually shaken with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass, often with a sugared rim. Some bar versions serve it over fresh ice instead.
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