Strawberry Lemon Drop is a refreshing cocktail with fresh pureed strawberries, lemon juice, and vodka. Dip the rim of your glass in sugar and your drink is complete!
2tablespoonspureed fresh strawberriesstrained through a fine mesh strainer*
1/2teaspoonCointreau or triple secI used Cointreu
granulated sugar for the rim of the glasses
Instructions
Prepare the simple syrup:
Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until the sugar melts. Heat over medium low until heated through, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Prepare the cocktails:
Place some granulated sugar on a small plate. Wet the rim of the glasses with water and dip them in the sugar. Set aside.
Place the vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and Cointreau or triple sec in a small pitcher or large measuring cup and whisk to combine. Add ice and stir. Alternately, you can use a cocktail shaker.
Pour the cocktail into the glasses, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
I pureed 1 cup of strawberries in a blender, which yielded just under 1/2 cup or so of puree. Just refrigerate the leftovers or make more than 2 cocktails!
Leftover simple syrup may be stored in an air tight container in the fridge. The nutrition information includes all of the simple syrup, though you won't need it all.
The cocktail is still a bit on the strong side with the simple syrup, but with the sugared rim, it's just perfect.
Cointreau is optional, but it adds a nice depth of flavor. Plus it's great in margaritas, too!