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Strawberry Lemon Drop
This is refreshing and delicious drink that can be enjoyed any occasion. It is made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and vodka. It can be served in chilled glass with sugar rim. This drink is perfect for summer parties, brunches or home relaxation. Strawberry Lemon Drop shot is easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. You can adjust sweetness, tartness or alcohol level to suit your mood. Try this drink today and enjoy fruity flavor of Strawberry Lemon Drop.
What is Strawberry Lemon Drop?
This is refreshing cocktail that combines sweet and sour flavors of lemon and strawberry. It is variation of classic lemon drop, made with vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add some strawberry syrup or puree to mix and garnish with fresh strawberries to make strawberry lemon drop. Sugar rim on the glass adds touch of sweetness and elegance to this drink. Strawberry lemon drop is perfect for summer parties or any occasion for fruity and delicious cocktail.
Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
Strawberry lemon drop martini is refreshing cocktail that combines sweetness of strawberries with the tanginess of lemon. It is easy to make and perfect for a summer day or special occasion. This is how you can prepare this delicious drink:
- In blender, puree 4 fresh or frozen strawberries with 1/4 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Strain mixture through fine mesh sieve and set to one side.
- Add ice, 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of lemon juice and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake well until chilled.
- Rim martini glass with sugar and pour strawberry puree into the bottom of the glass. Slowly pour vodka mixture over puree, creating a layered effect.
- Garnish with lemon slice and strawberry and enjoy!
How to Make Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener commonly used in cocktails, lemonades, iced white tea shots and other cold drinks. It is easy to make at home with just two ingredients: sugar and water. These are steps to make simple syrup:
- combine equal parts of sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. For example, you can use 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to make about 1 1/2 cups of simple syrup.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the syrup is slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Transfer syrup to a glass jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to month.
You can customize your simple syrup by adding different flavors, such as vanilla, mint, lemon, ginger or cinnamon. Add your desired flavoring to the sugar and water mixture before boiling and strain the syrup after cooling. Enjoy your homemade simple syrup in your favorite drinks!
Popularity
Strawberry lemon drop is a famous cocktail, especially in summer. It is often served at weddings, parties and other gatherings.
History and Origins: It is a relatively new cocktail, dating back to the early 1990s. It is believed to have originated in California, where it was created by bartender named Johnnie Cole.
Famous For: Strawberry lemon drop shot is renowned for its sweet and tart flavor. It is made with vodka, lemon juice, strawberry puree and simple syrup. Rim of the glass is typically coated in sugar, which gives the cocktail a nice sweet crunch.
Geographic: It is famous in many parts of world, but it is vital in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Appearance: Strawberry lemon drop shot is a clear cocktail with pink hue. It is typically served in a martini glass or coupe glass. Rim of the glass is generally coated in sugar, which gives the cocktail nice sweet crunch.
How to Garnish
These are steps on how to garnish strawberry lemon drop cocktail:
- Puree strawberries. You can do this in a blender or food processor. If you don’t have either of those, you can mash the strawberries with fork until they are smooth.
- Sugar rims of the martini glasses. Run lemon wedge around edge of each martini glass. Then, dip the rim of glass in a shallow dish of sugar. Twist glass to coat rim evenly.
- Garnish the cocktails. Once glasses are ready, pour this cocktail into each glass. Garnish each cocktail with strawberry and lemon wedges.
Variations
These are some variations of the strawberry lemon drop cocktail:
Virgin/Mocktail Version: To make a virgin strawberry lemon drop, omit the vodka and triple sec. Add ounces of strawberry puree and half an ounce of lemon juice. Or make it per recipe, omit the vodka and top drink with club soda, sparkling water or lemon lime soda.
Gluten Free Version: To make gluten free strawberry lemon drops, use gluten free vodka and syrup. You can also use gluten free lemon juice, which is not always necessary as most lemon juices are gluten free.
Vegan Version: To make vegan strawberry lemon drops, use vegan vodka and simple syrup. You can also use vegan lemon juice, which is not always necessary as most lemon juices are vegan.
Keto Version: To make a keto strawberry lemon drop, use keto vodka and simple syrup. You can also use sugar free lemon juice, which may not taste as good as regular lemon juice.
Low Calorie Version: Use light or diet vodka and simple syrup to make a low calorie strawberry lemon drop. You can also use sugar free lemon juice, which may not taste as good as regular lemon juice.
Conclusion
Strawberry lemon drop is delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer day. It is made with vodka, lemon juice, strawberry puree and simple syrup. Rim of glass is typically coated in sugar, which gives cocktail nice sweet crunch. It is relatively new cocktail, dating back to the early 1990s. It is believed to have originated in California, where it was created by bartender named Johnnie Cole. Strawberry lemon drop shot quickly became popular in the United States and Canada and it is now enjoyed by people worldwide.
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