Cocktails

Lemon Drop

Lemon Drop is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans citrus. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 38.4% ABV and roughly 356 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic38.4% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

356 kcalCalories

38.4%ABV

16.9gSugar

20.9gCarbs

3.09Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 shotVodkaBase Spirit
1 1/2 shotCointreauLiqueur Modifier
Juice of 1 wedgeLemonFruit

How to Make It

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus

Supporting notes

Sweet Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Bright and citrusy
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1 1/2 shot

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cointreau1 1/2 shot

Triple SecGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce other sweetener if the drink becomes too sweet.
What changes: Triple sec can replace Cointreau, though the result may be softer or sweeter.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Lemon Drop?: The Lemon Drop is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 38.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 356 calories.
What does a Lemon Drop taste like?: Lemon Drop has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet, Tart. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Lemon Drop?: Lemon Drop pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Lemon Drop?: The Lemon Drop has an ABV of approximately 38.4%. That's approximately 3.09 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 356 kcal, 16.9g sugar, 20.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Lemon Drop typically served?: Lemon Drop is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Lemon Drop?: If you enjoy Lemon Drop, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Lemon Drop at home?: Yes. The Lemon Drop uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Lemon Drop with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.