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tequila lemon drop

Ultimate Tequila Lemon Drop Cocktail Guide

Rachel Mills
Prep Time 5 minutes
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.
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