Happy Hour | The Lemon Drop

Sip into spring with this citrus inspired cocktail.

The Lemon Drop

• 1 1/2 oz. citrus vodka
• 1 tsp. super-fine sugar
• 1/2 lemon
• Sugar for garnish
• Lemon twist

Fill a shaker half full of ice.

Pour in vodka, sugar and the juice of half a lemon. Shake and set aside.

Rim the outside of a cocktail glass with sugar and pour in the citrus mix.

Garnish with the lemon twist.

Cheers!

More recipes: 2013 Cocktail Guide

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