Lemon Drop III Recipe
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Lemon Drop III

By: SUNNY357 
"This one is worth the extra work! I run whole lemons through a Juiceman®, which produces a thick juice that requires diluting equal parts with water. Makes a generous drink I like to put in a margarita glass."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cocktail
 

Ingredients

  • 3 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar, or as needed
  • 2 fluid ounces vodka
  • 1 fluid ounce triple sec

Directions

  1. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with a wedge of lemon, dip the moistened glass into the sugar; set aside.
  2. Pour the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of sugar, vodka, and triple sec into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared margarita glass, and serve.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I didn't use a Juiceman, just an old-fashioned hand juicer. Very lemony-lemon drop. And just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by MrsDoubleV   view full review
I was searching around on this site for a vodka drink and found this tasty drink. Very nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very tasty. It's a new drink for me, and I needed a little extra sweetness for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by droach3   view full review
very tasty...kind of a lemon vodka martini so to speak. I will add a bit more sugar next time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by Lisa D.   view full review
If you want it sweeter use 2 oz vodka, 1 oz, sour mix, and 1 oz 7-up then add your lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by inounvme   view full review
Drink was harsh, I like a smoother drink. It lacked something. What I don't know?
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I may have gotten my hands on some unusually tart lemons, but it took closer to 3 Tablespoons...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2012 by racelady   view full review
4 stars
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Jackie C   view full review
Not bad, I made exactly as written. Actually squeezed the lemons so it was a bit tart. May...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty good. It was a little too sour for my taste, but not as sour as some lemon...

 

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