Commonly vodka-based but we couldn't wait to include a gin riff on this very popular cocktail. Conniption's American Dry Gin works so well in this Lemon Drop cocktail. It is a sweet and tart delight.
Lemon Drop
Durham Distillery Conniption Gin
Category
Classic Cocktails with a Twist
Author:
Durham Distillery Conniption Gin
Servings
1
Lemon Drop – A Refreshing Twist with Conniption American Dry Gin
The Lemon Drop gets an elegant, botanical twist with the addition of Conniption American Dry Gin. This vibrant cocktail combines the bright, zesty flavors of limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness from simple syrup, perfectly balanced by the smooth citrus and floral notes of Conniption Gin. Finished with a slice of cucumber, this version of the classic Lemon Drop is crisp, refreshing, and delightfully modern.
Conniption American Dry Gin, with its citrus-forward botanicals like juniper, orange peel, and honeysuckle flowers, enhances the tangy lemon flavors while adding a delicate complexity. The cooling cucumber slice adds a refreshing touch, making the Lemon Drop an ideal choice for brunches, sunny afternoons, or sophisticated happy hours.
Ingredients
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1.5 oz. Conniption American Dry Gin
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3/4 oz. Limoncello
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1/4 oz. lemon juice
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1/4 oz. simple syrup
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Slice of cucumber
Garnish
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Cucumber slice and/or lemon wheel garnish
Directions
In a shaker with ice, shake gin, limoncello, lemon juice, simple syrup. Optional: Add a few bits of cucumber (more or less depending on how much cucumber you want to impart in the drink) to the shaker. Shake vigorously.
Strain cocktail from the shaker into a martini glass.
Garnish with cucumber slice and/or lemon wheel.