Description
The Pineapple Lemon Drop is a vibrant cocktail that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The smooth vodka blends seamlessly with the bright citrus notes of fresh lemon and the tropical sweetness of pineapple, creating a refreshing drink that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Sugar (for rim)
- Pineapple wedge or lemon slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the glass: rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass and dip it into sugar to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
- Add a generous amount of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge or a lemon slice on the rim of the glass.
Notes
- This cocktail can be made ahead of time by mixing the juices and vodka, then shaking with ice just before serving.
- Store any leftover simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a lower-calorie option, substitute the simple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: cocktails
- Method: shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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