Strawberry Lemon Drop

Name: Strawberry Lemon Drop
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 fresh strawberries, sliced; 1-1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more for the rim; Ice cubes; 1-1/2 ounces vodka; 1/4 ounce triple sec; Sugar; Lemon wheel or sliced strawberries, for garnish

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

A strawberry lemon drop takes the classic flavor combo of lemons and strawberries and gives it a sweet, boozy kick.

Ingredients

3 fresh strawberries, sliced
1-1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more for the rim
Ice cubes
1-1/2 ounces vodka
1/4 ounce triple sec
Sugar
Lemon wheel or sliced strawberries, for garnish

Directions

Place strawberries and lemon juice in a glass; muddle until strawberries are smashed. Strain into a separate container, discarding the strawberry solids.
Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters full with ice cubes. Add juice mixture, vodka and triple sec. Shake until well-chilled, 15-20 seconds.
Moisten rim of a cocktail glass with lemon juice. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; dip rim in sugar. Pour mixture into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel or strawberry slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 cocktail: 156 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

A classic bright, sweet lemon drop gets a makeover by adding muddled ripe strawberries to create a strawberry lemon drop. It's easy to customize for your guests preferences, too—whether they prefer a super sweet drink, or a stiff one! —Kate McKiernan, Chicago, Illinois

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