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Ultimate Tequila Lemon Drop Cocktail Guide
Rachel Mills
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
1
cocktail
Calories
200
kcal
Ingredients
2
oz
Silver or Blanco Tequila
1
oz
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1
oz
Simple Syrup
Ice Cubes
Sugar
for rimming the glass
Lemon Wedge
for garnish and rimming
Instructions
Prepare the Glass:
Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass to moisten it.
Dip the rim of the glass into a shallow plate of sugar, rotating it to ensure an even coating.
Set the glass aside.
Mix the Cocktail:
In a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes to fill it halfway.
Pour the silver tequila, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup over the ice.
Shake It Up:
Secure the lid on the shaker.
Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds. The shaker should feel cold to the touch, ensuring the ingredients are well-chilled.
Strain and Serve:
Strain the mixture into your prepared glass, ensuring no ice cubes transfer into the glass.
The sugar rim will add a sweet contrast to the tartness of the lemon as you sip.
Garnish:
For an extra touch of elegance and flavor, lightly zest a fresh lemon over the top of the cocktail.
Optionally, you can add a lemon wedge to the rim as a garnish.
Enjoy:
Your Tequila Lemon Drop is now ready to be enjoyed. Sip and savor the balance of sweet, tart, and the boldness of tequila in this refreshing cocktail.