Description
Lemon drops are a refreshing, vibrant drink that perfectly blends sweet and tart flavors, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. With their sunny yellow color and zesty kick, these delightful beverages will brighten up your gatherings or provide a much-needed pick-me-up after a long day. Enjoy them as cocktails or mocktails, and savor the flavor explosion with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–5 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or lemon slices
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely; let cool.
- In a shaker filled with ice, mix the lemon juice and simple syrup. For an alcoholic version, add vodka.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into glasses filled with ice and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (240 ml)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg