Description
A festive, refreshing cocktail combining vodka, lemon, and cranberry juice with a sugared rim and garnished with rosemary and cranberries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.75 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
Garnishes
- cranberries for garnish
- rosemary sprig for garnish
- sugar for rimming
Instructions
- Prep the Glass: Run the cut side of a lemon along the rim of your glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into a plate of sugar, coating it evenly. Place the glass in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Garnish: Strain the cocktail into the prepped, chilled glass. Add a sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries for a festive touch.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your holiday lemon drop cocktail!
Notes
- Chill your glassware in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before rimming with sugar for an extra frosty glass.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor and freshness.
- Lightly muddle rosemary in the shaker if you want a subtle herbal aroma in your cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
