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Tequila Lemon Drop Recipe
A perfect cocktail for tequila lovers, mimicked after the classic Lemon Drop. Silver tequila is mixed with simple syrup and lemon juice.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
0
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
drink
Author
Susie Weinrich
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Jigger
Coupe Glass
Ingredients
2
oz
Silver Tequila
1
oz
simple syrup
1
oz
fresh squeezed lemon juice
Sugar Rim & Garnish
sugar
lemon wedge
lemon zest
Instructions
Run a lemon around the rim of a stemmed glass... a coupe glass works great for this drink.
lemon wedge
Dip the rim in sugar so it adheres. Set aside.
sugar
In a cocktail shaker add a few cubes of ice.
Measure in the tequila, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
2 oz Silver Tequila,
1 oz simple syrup,
1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Strain into the prepared glass.
Lightly zest a fresh lemon over top.
lemon zest
Enjoy!
Notes
FLAVORED LEMON DROP: add a little cinnamon to the simple syrup and make this
Tequila Cinnamon Lemon Drop.