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Lemon drop (cocktail)

March 20, 2024

A lemon drop is a vodka-based cocktail that has a lemony, sweet and sour flavor, prepared using vodka, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice.[1] It has been described as a variant of, or as "a take on", the vodka martini, but is in fact closer to a white lady variant.[2] It is typically prepared and served straight up – chilled with ice and strained.

Lemon Drop
IBA official cocktail
Lemon drop
TypeMixed drink
Base spirit
ServedStraight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnishsugar around rim
Standard drinkware
Cocktail glass
IBA specified
ingredients†
  • 30 ml vodka citron
  • 20 ml triple sec
  • 15 ml fresh lemon juice
PreparationPour all ingredients into cocktail shaker, shake well with ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with sugar rim around the glass.
Commonly servedAll Day
† Lemon Drop recipe at International Bartenders Association

The drink was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's bar in San Francisco, California. Variations of the drink exist, such as blueberry and raspberry lemon drops, and some recipes that call for simple syrup. It is served at some bars and restaurants in the United States, and in such establishments in other areas of the world.[2]

Overview edit

 
A lemon drop served with a lemon wheel

A lemon drop is a cocktail with a lemony, sweet and sour flavor,[3][4] whereby the sweet and sour ingredients serve to contrast and balance one another.[5][6] It is a vodka-based cocktail that is prepared with the addition of lemon juice and triple sec.[1] Plain or citrus-flavored vodka may be used in its preparation, such as citron vodka.[3][2][7] Lemon-flavored vodka is also sometimes used.[6][8] Lemon juice that has been freshly squeezed may be used,[7][9] which can produce a superior drink compared to using commercially prepared lemon juice.[4] Some versions are prepared using the juice from Meyer lemons.[10][11][12]

Cointreau-brand triple sec is used in some versions, and it may be prepared using a simple syrup that has been infused with lemon juice.[3][9][12] Some versions are prepared using sour mix, a cocktail mixer.[3] A garnish of a sliced lemon wheel, wedge, zest, rind or a lemon twist is sometimes used.[4][2][7][13][9] Additional ingredients may also be used in the drink's preparation, such as ginger syrup and lavender extract.[14]

A lemon drop is typically prepared straight up, meaning that it is shaken or stirred with ice, strained, and served in a stemmed glass, such as a martini glass.[7][13][15] The glass may be prepared with a sugared rim, performed by dipping the rim of the glass in water or lemon juice and then dipping it into a rimmer (a shallow tray used in bartending), filled with sugar.[4] Superfine sugar, also called bar sugar or caster sugar may be used.[16][17][18]

History edit

The lemon drop was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's, a fern bar in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California that opened in 1969.[19][20][21][22][23] It was originally served in a cocktail glass.[15][21][24][25] The Lemon Drop was most likely named after lemon drop candy.[5][24] After its invention, the drink swiftly spread to many San Francisco saloons.[21] In the early 1990s, it was often prepared as a shooter or served in a shot glass.[4][5][26]

Variations edit

Variations of the drink include lemon drops prepared with blueberries and raspberries, which may use vodkas or other liquors flavored with these respective berries.[4][27][28] These drinks may also be served or garnished with these berries,[4] or with lemon.[29] A blueberry lemon drop may be prepared with muddled blueberries,[30] and a raspberry lemon drop may be prepared with puréed or crushed raspberries.[27][31] Another popular variation uses limoncello as the base spirit.[32]

The glass may have a sugared rim, and colored sugar may be used, prepared by adding food coloring to the sugar.[33]

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    A blueberry lemon drop served with a sugared glass rim
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    A blueberry lemon drop (at front) and an appletini
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    A lemon drop martini prepared with raspberry liquor
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    A raspberry lemon drop garnished with raspberry, lemon peel twist and rock candy

The "lemon drop shot" is a popular variant made with 2 parts vodka, 1 part lemon juice, 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, and served in a shot glass garnished with a sugar coated rim and lemon slice.

In popular culture edit

In 2006, preparation of the lemon drop was presented on The Oprah Winfrey Show, prepared by Oprah Winfrey and Rachael Ray.[4][34] The drink's popularity increased during this time.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Lemon Drop Martini - iba-world.com". Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Marszalek, Keith I. (March 24, 2008). . The Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d Saria, Lauren (September 6, 2013). "How to Make the Perfect Lemon Drop Cocktail". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Charming, C.; Bourgoin, S. (2009). Knack Bartending Basics. Knack: Make It Easy. Globe Pequot Press. pp. 72–73. ISBN 978-1-59921-772-7.
  5. ^ a b c Chirico, R. (2015). Field Guide to Cocktails. Quirk Books. p. 154. ISBN 978-1-59474-841-7. (More book content) {{cite book}}: External link in |postscript= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. ^ a b Hellmich, M. (2010). The Ultimate Bar Book. Chronicle Books. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-8118-7290-4.
  7. ^ a b c d "Drink of the Week: Lemon Drop Martini". San Antonio Express-News. March 20, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  8. ^ Gurliacci, David (May 16, 2013). "How to Make a Lemon Drop Cocktail". Patch Media. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c Pavlides, Shereen (December 12, 2015). "Cook this: Lemon Drop Martini". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  10. ^ "Cookbook review:". The Star Press. November 12, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  11. ^ Aikman-Smith, V.; Lehr, R. (2015). Juicy Drinks. Weldon Owen. p. pt96-97. ISBN 978-1-68188-008-2.
  12. ^ a b Stewart, M. (2015). Martha Stewart's Appetizers. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. p. 496. ISBN 978-0-307-95463-3.
  13. ^ a b Marszalek, Keith I. (June 21, 2010). "The Lemon Drop cocktail". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  14. ^ Lee, Lanee (September 23, 2015). "Pucker Up with 4 Lemon Drop Cocktails". Chilled Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  15. ^ a b Sherman, Chris (October 3, 2007). "Drink: Make me a . . . Lemon Drop Martini". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  16. ^ Gisslen, W. (2004). Professional Baking. Wiley. p. 38. ISBN 978-0-471-46427-3.
  17. ^ Algood, T. (2013). In a Snap!. Thomas Nelson. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-4016-0487-5.
  18. ^ Rivard, D. (2009). The Ultimate Fruit Winemaker's Guide: The Complete Reference Manual for All Fruit Winemakers. Bacchus Enterprises Winemakers. Createspace Independent Pub. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-4414-5092-0.
  19. ^ Walker, Judy (July 26, 2010). "Tales of the Cocktail of 'Fern Bars' seminar is a trip down memory lane". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  20. ^ Saekel, Karola (September 7, 2005). "Culinary Pioneers / From Acme bread to Zuni Cafe, the Bay Area has shaped how America eats". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  21. ^ a b c McDonnell, D.; Abiol, L. (2015). Drinking the Devil's Acre: A Love Letter from San Francisco and her Cocktails. Chronicle Books. pp. 185–186. ISBN 978-1-4521-4062-9. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  22. ^ Whiting, Sam (March 2, 2011). "Henry Africa – dies". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  23. ^ Telfer, Jenny. "Eddie Rickenbacker's, an eccentric saloon in the Financial District of San Francisco (SoMa), epitomizes the spirit a city known for its quirky characters and strident individualism". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 12 December 2015. (Date of publication not available.){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  24. ^ a b Abou-Ganim, T.; Faulkner, M.E.; Turner, T.; DeGroff, D. (2013). Vodka Distilled. Agate Publishing. pp. pt99-100. ISBN 978-1-57284-712-5. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  25. ^ "Three Modern Takes on the Yuppie, Seventies-Era Cocktail Spot". Bloomberg Businessweek. July 16, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  26. ^ Solomon, K. (2014). Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. p. 385. ISBN 978-1-60774-769-7.
  27. ^ a b Santos, Franke (May 27, 2011). "Drink of the Week: Raspberry Lemon Drop at Splashes Bar". Patch Media. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  28. ^ Aikey, Deb (July 19, 2012). "Bartender suggested summer drink recipes". The Record. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  29. ^ Haasarud, K.; Grablewski, A. (2014). 101 Shots. Wiley. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-118-45673-6.
  30. ^ Ellis, Susan (April 13, 2013). "Out of the Bleu Week". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  31. ^ Pierce, Kim (September 21, 2011). "A collection of recipes for skinny cocktails". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  32. ^ "Limoncello Lemon Drop". Basil And Bubbly. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  33. ^ Charming, C.; Bourgoin, S. Just Martinis: A Little Book of Liquid Elegance. Globe Pequot Press. pp. 64–68. ISBN 978-0-7627-6298-9.
  34. ^ "Oprah's Lemon Drop Martini Video". Oprah.com. 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2015.

Further reading edit

  • O'Connor, J.D. (March 29, 2012). "Now THAT Was a Classy Joint". Patch Media. Retrieved December 12, 2015. catering to the whimsy of well-heeled Yuppies in search of a member of the opposite gender, and one of Hobday's patented 'Lemon Drops'.

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lemon drop.
 
The Wikibook Bartending/Cocktails/Glossary has a page on the topic of: Lemon Drop

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A lemon drop is a vodka based cocktail that has a lemony sweet and sour flavor prepared using vodka triple sec and fresh lemon juice 1 It has been described as a variant of or as a take on the vodka martini but is in fact closer to a white lady variant 2 It is typically prepared and served straight up chilled with ice and strained Lemon DropIBA official cocktailLemon dropTypeMixed drinkBase spiritVodkaServedStraight up chilled without iceStandard garnishsugar around rimStandard drinkwareCocktail glassIBA specifiedingredients 30 ml vodka citron 20 ml triple sec 15 ml fresh lemon juicePreparationPour all ingredients into cocktail shaker shake well with ice strain into chilled cocktail glass Garnish with sugar rim around the glass Commonly servedAll Day Lemon Drop recipe at International Bartenders AssociationThe drink was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa s bar in San Francisco California Variations of the drink exist such as blueberry and raspberry lemon drops and some recipes that call for simple syrup It is served at some bars and restaurants in the United States and in such establishments in other areas of the world 2 Contents 1 Overview 2 History 3 Variations 4 In popular culture 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External linksOverview edit nbsp A lemon drop served with a lemon wheelA lemon drop is a cocktail with a lemony sweet and sour flavor 3 4 whereby the sweet and sour ingredients serve to contrast and balance one another 5 6 It is a vodka based cocktail that is prepared with the addition of lemon juice and triple sec 1 Plain or citrus flavored vodka may be used in its preparation such as citron vodka 3 2 7 Lemon flavored vodka is also sometimes used 6 8 Lemon juice that has been freshly squeezed may be used 7 9 which can produce a superior drink compared to using commercially prepared lemon juice 4 Some versions are prepared using the juice from Meyer lemons 10 11 12 Cointreau brand triple sec is used in some versions and it may be prepared using a simple syrup that has been infused with lemon juice 3 9 12 Some versions are prepared using sour mix a cocktail mixer 3 A garnish of a sliced lemon wheel wedge zest rind or a lemon twist is sometimes used 4 2 7 13 9 Additional ingredients may also be used in the drink s preparation such as ginger syrup and lavender extract 14 A lemon drop is typically prepared straight up meaning that it is shaken or stirred with ice strained and served in a stemmed glass such as a martini glass 7 13 15 The glass may be prepared with a sugared rim performed by dipping the rim of the glass in water or lemon juice and then dipping it into a rimmer a shallow tray used in bartending filled with sugar 4 Superfine sugar also called bar sugar or caster sugar may be used 16 17 18 History editThe lemon drop was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa s a fern bar in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco California that opened in 1969 19 20 21 22 23 It was originally served in a cocktail glass 15 21 24 25 The Lemon Drop was most likely named after lemon drop candy 5 24 After its invention the drink swiftly spread to many San Francisco saloons 21 In the early 1990s it was often prepared as a shooter or served in a shot glass 4 5 26 Variations editVariations of the drink include lemon drops prepared with blueberries and raspberries which may use vodkas or other liquors flavored with these respective berries 4 27 28 These drinks may also be served or garnished with these berries 4 or with lemon 29 A blueberry lemon drop may be prepared with muddled blueberries 30 and a raspberry lemon drop may be prepared with pureed or crushed raspberries 27 31 Another popular variation uses limoncello as the base spirit 32 The glass may have a sugared rim and colored sugar may be used prepared by adding food coloring to the sugar 33 nbsp A blueberry lemon drop served with a sugared glass rim nbsp A blueberry lemon drop at front and an appletini nbsp A lemon drop martini prepared with raspberry liquor nbsp A raspberry lemon drop garnished with raspberry lemon peel twist and rock candyThe lemon drop shot is a popular variant made with 2 parts vodka 1 part lemon juice 1 2 ounce of simple syrup and served in a shot glass garnished with a sugar coated rim and lemon slice In popular culture editIn 2006 preparation of the lemon drop was presented on The Oprah Winfrey Show prepared by Oprah Winfrey and Rachael Ray 4 34 The drink s popularity increased during this time 4 See also edit nbsp liquor portal nbsp drink portalLemon liqueur List of cocktails List of lemon dishes and beverages Moon River a similar cocktail prepared with ginReferences edit a b Lemon Drop Martini iba world com Retrieved February 25 2024 a b c d Marszalek Keith I March 24 2008 New Orleans best cocktails The Lemon Drop cocktail The Times Picayune Archived from the original on December 22 2015 Retrieved December 12 2015 a b c d Saria Lauren September 6 2013 How to Make the Perfect Lemon Drop Cocktail Phoenix New Times Retrieved December 12 2015 a b c d e f g h i Charming C Bourgoin S 2009 Knack Bartending Basics Knack Make It Easy Globe Pequot Press pp 72 73 ISBN 978 1 59921 772 7 a b c Chirico R 2015 Field Guide to Cocktails Quirk Books p 154 ISBN 978 1 59474 841 7 More book content a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a External link in code class cs1 code postscript code help CS1 maint postscript link a b Hellmich M 2010 The Ultimate Bar Book Chronicle Books p 320 ISBN 978 0 8118 7290 4 a b c d Drink of the Week Lemon Drop Martini San Antonio Express News March 20 2013 Retrieved December 12 2015 Gurliacci David May 16 2013 How to Make a Lemon Drop Cocktail Patch Media Retrieved December 12 2015 a b c Pavlides Shereen December 12 2015 Cook this Lemon Drop Martini The Beaver County Times Retrieved December 12 2015 Cookbook review The Star Press November 12 2015 Retrieved December 12 2015 Aikman Smith V Lehr R 2015 Juicy Drinks Weldon Owen p pt96 97 ISBN 978 1 68188 008 2 a b Stewart M 2015 Martha Stewart s Appetizers Potter TenSpeed Harmony p 496 ISBN 978 0 307 95463 3 a b Marszalek Keith I June 21 2010 The Lemon Drop cocktail The Times Picayune Retrieved December 12 2015 Lee Lanee September 23 2015 Pucker Up with 4 Lemon Drop Cocktails Chilled Magazine Retrieved December 12 2015 a b Sherman Chris October 3 2007 Drink Make me a Lemon Drop Martini Tampa Bay Times Retrieved December 12 2015 Gisslen W 2004 Professional Baking Wiley p 38 ISBN 978 0 471 46427 3 Algood T 2013 In a Snap Thomas Nelson p 116 ISBN 978 1 4016 0487 5 Rivard D 2009 The Ultimate Fruit Winemaker s Guide The Complete Reference Manual for All Fruit Winemakers Bacchus Enterprises Winemakers Createspace Independent Pub p 49 ISBN 978 1 4414 5092 0 Walker Judy July 26 2010 Tales of the Cocktail of Fern Bars seminar is a trip down memory lane The Times Picayune Retrieved December 12 2015 Saekel Karola September 7 2005 Culinary Pioneers From Acme bread to Zuni Cafe the Bay Area has shaped how America eats San Francisco Chronicle Retrieved December 12 2015 a b c McDonnell D Abiol L 2015 Drinking the Devil s Acre A Love Letter from San Francisco and her Cocktails Chronicle Books pp 185 186 ISBN 978 1 4521 4062 9 Retrieved December 12 2015 Whiting Sam March 2 2011 Henry Africa dies San Francisco Chronicle Retrieved December 12 2015 Telfer Jenny Eddie Rickenbacker s an eccentric saloon in the Financial District of San Francisco SoMa epitomizes the spirit a city known for its quirky characters and strident individualism San Francisco Chronicle Retrieved 12 December 2015 Date of publication not available a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint postscript link a b Abou Ganim T Faulkner M E Turner T DeGroff D 2013 Vodka Distilled Agate Publishing pp pt99 100 ISBN 978 1 57284 712 5 Retrieved December 12 2015 Three Modern Takes on the Yuppie Seventies Era Cocktail Spot Bloomberg Businessweek July 16 2015 Retrieved December 12 2015 Solomon K 2014 Jam It Pickle It Cure It And Other Cooking Projects Potter TenSpeed Harmony p 385 ISBN 978 1 60774 769 7 a b Santos Franke May 27 2011 Drink of the Week Raspberry Lemon Drop at Splashes Bar Patch Media Retrieved December 12 2015 Aikey Deb July 19 2012 Bartender suggested summer drink recipes The Record Retrieved December 12 2015 Haasarud K Grablewski A 2014 101 Shots Wiley p 12 ISBN 978 1 118 45673 6 Ellis Susan April 13 2013 Out of the Bleu Week Memphis Flyer Retrieved December 12 2015 Pierce Kim September 21 2011 A collection of recipes for skinny cocktails Dallas Morning News Retrieved December 12 2015 Limoncello Lemon Drop Basil And Bubbly 2021 04 29 Retrieved 2023 04 26 Charming C Bourgoin S Just Martinis A Little Book of Liquid Elegance Globe Pequot Press pp 64 68 ISBN 978 0 7627 6298 9 Oprah s Lemon Drop Martini Video Oprah com 2006 Retrieved 12 December 2015 Further reading editO Connor J D March 29 2012 Now THAT Was a Classy Joint Patch Media Retrieved December 12 2015 catering to the whimsy of well heeled Yuppies in search of a member of the opposite gender and one of Hobday s patented Lemon Drops External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lemon drop nbsp The Wikibook Bartending Cocktails Glossary has a page on the topic of Lemon Drop Lemon Drop Martini Recipe Archived 2015 12 22 at the Wayback Machine About com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lemon drop cocktail amp oldid 1213098270, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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