Happy Spring!!! Who is ready for some warmer weather and light, crisp, cocktails? Brad and I are definitely planning how we will be spending our spring and summer enjoying the backyard. We have some exciting plans for upgrades to our back deck this spring, it is going to be super duper awesome.
While we wait for this fun new entertaining space, I can start thinking about delicious meals and cocktails that we will enjoy outside this summer. This sparkling lemon drop cocktail is sure to be one that will come out while entertaining. It takes a classic cocktail and adds a fun twist.
Sparkling Lemon Drop – A Cocktail Recipe
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 2 oz lemon juice
- PInch of Sugar
- 2 oz tonic water
- Lemon wedge for garnish
- Sugar rim
- In a shaker combine vodka, lemon juice, tonic water, sugar, and ice
- Shake, Shake, Shake
- Pour into sugar rimmed cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon wedge & enjoy
One of my first “favorite cocktails” was a strawberry lemon drop from a local restaurant. It featured strawberry vodka and fresh strawberries. I thought about some other twists on a lemon drop that I could try and decided add some bubbles to it. The tonic water adds the bubbles (and a bit of sweetness) to the cocktail so the flavor of the lemon drop comes out.
This cocktail is easy to customize to your taste preferences simply by adjusting the size of the “pinch” of sugar. What is your favorite type of cocktail to enjoy during the warmer months?
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I absolutely love lemon drops – and now it’s sparkling? Oh just wow!! thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Jessica Holoka says
Mmm! I love lemon-anything! Bet this is delicious!
Kelley says
This sounds so delicious – a perfect spring cocktail!
Audrey says
My friend is supposed to be dropping off some fresh lemons for me from her tree as I type. Yeah for lemon drops.
Thanks for sharing on #TastyTuesdays.
Chloe says
Hi, this would be perfect on a summers evening. A great grown up lemonade #inspiremelink
Marie says
This looks yummy! Lemon is the perfect flavor for the warming days! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
Yes I would love one thank you! I’ve pinned and shared and thanks for joining us at #OvertheMoon.
Ginger says
I hadn’t heard of Lemon Drops before, but they sound utterly delicious! Thanks for bringing this post along to Fiesta Friday! It’s the perfect drink to serve at a foodie party :-)
Ginger x
frugal hausfrau says
Hi Kendra! I would happily have one of those! Thanks for linking up to us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Kriska Marie says
One glass for me, please! :D Thank you for sharing it over at Food Friday! :D