Method
How to make Lemon Drop
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a chilled cocktail glass and prepare lemon twist and sugar rim.
- 02
Measure 45 ml vodka, 20 ml triple sec, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml simple syrup into a clean shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- 05
Double-strain into the chilled a chilled cocktail glass.
- 06
Add lemon twist and sugar rim neatly and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Lemon Drop taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessMedium · 3/5
- BitternessNone · 0/5
- StrengthMedium · 3/5
- FreshnessLow · 2/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Lemon Drop: ingredient choices
Does this Lemon Drop contain orange liqueur?
Yes. Triple sec is required with vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. It is not the same recipe as vodka mixed only with lemonade.
Compare Cosmopolitan: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Lemon DropMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Lemon Drop questions
What is in a Lemon Drop?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
How long does a Lemon Drop take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Lemon Drop prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Lemon Drop alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.lemon-drop · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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