Description
Raspberry lemon drop cocktails sparkle with citrusy zest and sweet berry magic, promising pure refreshment. Chilled glasses adorned with sugar rims invite guests to savor this delightful Mediterranean-inspired libation that dances between tart and sweet sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol:
- 45 ml (1 ½ ounces) vodka (preferably citrus-flavored)
Fruit Ingredients:
- 30 ml (1 ounce) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 fresh raspberries
Sweeteners and Mixers:
- 30 ml (1 ounce) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup crushed ice
Garnish:
- Granulated sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Lemon wedge (for rimming the glass)
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
- Lemon slice (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the glass with a citrusy zest by gliding a lemon wedge around the edge of a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- Create a sparkling sugar border by dipping the moistened rim into a shallow plate of granulated sugar, ensuring an even coating.
- Crush fresh raspberries in a cocktail shaker, pressing firmly to extract their vibrant crimson juices and release intense berry flavors.
- Pour vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and silky simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled raspberries.
- Add a generous handful of crushed ice to the mixture, preparing for an invigorating shake.
- Seal the cocktail shaker and aggressively blend the ingredients, shaking with rhythmic force for approximately 15 seconds to thoroughly chill and combine.
- Strain the luminous, ruby-hued liquid through a fine mesh into the sugar-rimmed glass, allowing the cocktail to cascade smoothly.
- Optionally enhance the presentation by garnishing with a plump fresh raspberry or a delicate lemon slice perched elegantly on the glass rim.
- Immediately serve the frosty, fruity libation and savor the harmonious blend of tart and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Prep the glass rim with precision, ensuring an even sugar coating for a professional-looking cocktail presentation.
- Use ripe, fresh raspberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the drink.
- Choose high-quality vodka to elevate the overall taste and smoothness of the cocktail.
- Experiment with different sweeteners like honey or agave nectar as alternatives to simple syrup for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg