This refreshing take on the classic Lemon Drop cocktail adds juicy fresh strawberries for a blast of summer fruitiness. It’s one of the perfect summer party drinks, offering a refreshing and tart delight that everyone will surely enjoy. So, we create this attractive beverage as follows:

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How to Prepare Strawberry Lemon Drop

You can accomplish that with the Strawberry Lemon Drop by muddling fresh strawberries, lemon Juice and simple syrup in a mixing glass, add Vodka shake with ice. Strain into a sugar rimmed martini glass and garnish with lemon twist or strawberry. A bright, thirst-quenching summertime cocktail.

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka (Use a clean and crisp high-end brand)
1 oz fresh lemon juice again; always juice your own lemons for the best citrus zing you can get.
Simple syrup: Start with 3/4 ounce; adjust to taste for more or less sweetness.
1/2 cup strawberries, fresh and hulled, quartered (for the natural sweet tastes released)
Ice — For chilling the cocktail and taking a nice cold sip.
Sugar to rim the glass and add a little sugar to every sip.
Garnish with lemon twist and add some aroma.

Instructions

Garnish the glass: Rub a lemon slice around a martini glass upside down to make one choice of rim sugary for some sweet taste to contrast with all the bitterness.
Crush the Strawberries: In the base of a shaker, gently crush strawberries to release their juices and aroma.
Shake Ingredients: Pour vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a lot of ice into the shaker.
Shake: Cover with the lid and shake hard until all ingredients are fully combined and cold.
Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail into the glass over fresh ice (no need to strain it). Leave out the ice and strawberry pulp.
Garnish: To elevate the aromatic experience further, add a twist of lemon slowly over the glass.

Serving Suggestions

Garnish: Lemon slice, strawberry Dice (optional), or you can throw in a sprig of mint too, for extra freshness.
Recommendation: Best served on the rocks or straight up in a martini glass. Bonus points for a nice chilled glass.
Adult Versions: Adding a mix of soda water or tonic for bubbly version. This will give the drink a hint of bitterness.
To spice it up, you can also line the glass with some sugar or salt.

Tips and Variations

Non-alcoholic Make it a Mocktail: Sub sparkling water or club soda in for vodka.
Flavored Infusion: When muddling the strawberries, add a few mint leaves for extra taste.
Berry Blend: Use raspberries or blueberries for a berry sangria cocktail.
Frosted Delight: Mix all ingredients with ice cubes for a frozen Strawberry Lemon Drop Made.

Preparation Time

Ready in 5 minutes or less
Serves 2 people

Nutrition Information

Calories: 177 kcal
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fat: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Sugar: 18 g

Ingredient Substitutes

Vodka: You can use gin or light rum in place of vodka, but you will get an entirely different drink that way.
Lime Juice: Replace lemon juice with tangy lime juice for a different flavor variation.
Simple syrup: No need to stick with traditional simple syrup; reach for honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup to offer varying levels of sweetness and interesting flavors.
Strawberries: For alternative berry flavors, try raspberries or blackberries instead, or use a combination for more mixed-fruit nuances.
Mint Leaves: Another mint variety or using basil or rosemary would give this spoons a fresh herbal feeling.
Ice: Swap out crushed ice with frozen fruit in order to chill your drinks also impart some more flavor.
Club Soda: A splash of carbonated water, tonic water

Frequently Asked Questions

Frozen Strawberries for Fresh Ones?

Swap in thawed and drained frozen strawberries for fresh to maintain the cocktail’s consistency as well as its flavor.

What if I do not have a shaker?

If you don’t happen to own a cocktail shaker, we can just place all ingredients in tightly-sealed container (could be a mason jar) ensuring its covered and then shake thoroughly.

How can I make this less sweet?

If you’d like this less sweet, reduce the amount of raw sugar syrup or make it with your go-to sugar substitute, along with more lemon.

Can this cocktail be made in advance?

Pro-tip: Make the lemon juice, simple syrup and/or muddled strawberries in (or crush on your own to taste) advance & stick in the fridge then just shake them up with some vodka+ice before serving.

Can I omit the sugar rim?

The sugar rim provides sweetness, but it can be omitted. You can add salt for a different flavor or just leave it as is (the minimalist way).

Conclusion

Strawberry Lemon Drop One of my favorite new cocktails, it is a light, fruity drink which has just the right amount of tart lemon and sweet strawberry. It obviously goes well for parties, but it’s also great as an afternoon refresher. Play around with the variations to taste, and have fun enjoying this fruity alteration on a favorite classic.

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