Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Holiday Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.6 from 37 reviews
  • Author: Taylor
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A festive and refreshing Holiday Lemon Drop cocktail featuring vodka, fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup, garnished with cranberries and a rosemary sprig, with a sugared rim for a sweet finish.


Ingredients

Scale

Cocktail

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • cranberries for garnish
  • rosemary sprig for garnish

Rim

  • sugar for rimming


Instructions

  1. Prepare Glass: Run the cut side of a lemon along the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a plate of sugar, coating it evenly. Place the glass in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
  2. Mix Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15 seconds.
  3. Serve: Strain the cocktail into your prepped glass. Add a sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries for a festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For an extra frosty glass, chill your glassware in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before rimming with sugar.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Lightly muddle rosemary in the shaker for a hint of herbal aroma if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg