Description
The Pineapple Lemon Drop is a vibrant cocktail that tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy, juicy texture and a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Each sip delivers a refreshing burst of pineapple and zesty lemon, making it an ideal drink for warm summer evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes
- Sugar for rimming the glass
- Pineapple wedge or lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by rimming the glass with sugar. To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim and then dip it into a plate of sugar until fully coated.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup (if using).
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge or a twist of lemon peel for an added touch of elegance.
Notes
- This cocktail can be made ahead of time by preparing the juice mixture and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Store any leftover simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
- For a sweeter drink, increase the amount of simple syrup to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: cocktails
- Method: shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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