There are a lot of variations, but this is my way:

Ok so you will need:

Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (No pits, please!)
Simple Syrup (Or a good Sweet & Sour Mix to cheat)
Vodka - Absolut Citron preferred.
Ice
Sugar

Mix 1 part Lemon Juice with a "splash" of Simple Syrup, to one part (ok 3 parts) Vodka. Pour over ice in a martini shaker and shake vigorously for a few seconds.

NOTE: Make sure when shaking the Shaker that the lid is securely placed on top and one hand rests securely on the lid. I got cocky one time and did a one-handed shake and the lid flew off and precious Lemon Drop was flailed all over my stove.

Use a lemon wedge to wet the rim of a martini glass and dip in superfine sugar or confectioner's sugar. Pour in the lemon drop and enjoy!

Or, you know. Just drink it right from the shaker.

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Yum. We may just have to have this instead of cosmos at my house this Friday!

Posted by: Kate at February 3, 2005 09:32 AM

Darn...and I just brushed my teeth. Oh well, you did say this was a fine mouthwash didn't you?

Posted by: thefoxymama at February 3, 2005 09:21 PM

Oh... my... is 12:21 too early to ditch work and go get a lemon drop??

But, um... my poison of choice is Hangar One Buddha's hand. Some say it's too good to mix a cocktail. I say, "buzz off".

Posted by: Fatemeh at February 4, 2005 12:22 PM

Oooh, this is my favorite drink as well. I order it in many restaurants, but about half of the drinks are too sweet and syrupy. So I'll try this recipe.

Posted by: Bex at February 27, 2005 06:27 PM

Hey, I try this with limonchello - this lemon liquer from italy - it rocks!!! I got my first bottle from Genoa in Italy, and the second in the gourmet wine store at Grand Central in NYC.

Posted by: Nish at March 2, 2005 10:11 PM