Christmas Lemon Drop Cosmo
The Christmas Lemon Drop Cosmo is a festive twist on the classic cosmopolitan cocktail. Bright and refreshing with a zing of lemon and holiday cheer, it's the perfect drink to serve at your holiday parties.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Jigger or measuring cup
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Citrus juicer
- 4 Chilled martini glasses
- 1 Zester (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 oz vodka
- 4 oz triple sec
- 4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz simple syrup See additional notes for preparation.
- lemon zest For garnish.
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your martini glasses. If desired, rim the glasses with sugar by wetting the rim with a lemon wedge and then dipping it in sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the cocktail.
- Using a strainer, pour the mixture evenly into the chilled martini glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a small amount of lemon zest for an extra touch of flavor and decoration.
- For added holiday flair, consider adding a few pomegranate seeds to each glass for a splash of color and sweetness.
Notes
To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, then let cool.
For added holiday flair, consider adding a few pomegranate seeds to each glass for a splash of color and sweetness.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to suit your taste.