Elevated Lemon Drop

Sweet tart, sharp dressed, zero shame.

Spirit: VodkaDifficulty: Mediumcitrussweetpunchy

Ingredients

45ml Elevated Vodka
20ml fresh lemon juice
15ml orange liqueur (triple sec if needed)
10ml simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
Ice
Garnish: fine sugar rim (optional), lemon twist (optional)

Glass

Coupe

Method

01Shake all ingredients hard with ice 12 seconds.
02Double strain into a chilled coupe.

Service Notes

Glass: Coupe
Served: Chilled, no ice
Yield: ~90ml
Batch: Vodka, liqueur, syrup can be pre-batched, add lemon fresh, shake to order

The Story

The Lemon Drop is a modern classic that refuses to pretend it is serious. It is bright, it is punchy, and it gets ordered by people who know exactly what they want. The problem is that many versions turn into sweet lemon candy. This one stays tighter. Elevated Vodka keeps the finish clean and smooth so the drink stays citrus led, with just enough orange lift to make it feel polished rather than childish.