COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: THE LEMON DROP

Published: 11th March on The Courier Online

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The lemon drop: A vibrant martini that perfectly balances sour and sweet flavours in every zesty sip you take. This cocktail is the perfect palate cleanser after a meal or for a celebratory cheers during a special occasion.

"This cocktail is the perfect palate cleanser after a meal or for a celebratory cheers during a special occasion."

Opposed to its complex aromas, it is super easy to make with only a few ingredients! you will need:

• Vodka

• Lemon juice

• Cointreau/ triple sec or any orange liquer (you can buy minis of these!)

• sugar/ sugar syrup

• a lemon

• ice

Instructions:

1. Rim your glass (optional) with a slice of lemon or lemon juice and coat it in granulated sugar.

2. Add ice to your glass and fill with 25ml vodka, 12.5ml cointreau, 50 ml lemon juice and 25 ml sugar syrup.

3. You can give it a stir or add the cocktail to a shaker and shake vigorously for 15 - 20 seconds or until the drink is chilled and frothy.

4. You can remove or strain the ice if you wish and then garnish with a lemon wedge.

"Savour the delightful taste of sunshine in a glass!"

And that it is! For a more tart version, use less sugar syrup and more lemon juice but if you wish for it to be sweet just vice versa.

The Lemon Drop is a versatile cocktail that can be enjoyed all year round and can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.

It is perfect for a delicious and affordable recipe and with spring fast approaching, you should pucker up and savour the delightful taste of sunshine in a glass!