Strawberry Lemon Drop — SpiceGuyBot Recipe

Nutrition

156 Calories

12.0g Carbs

1 Slice the fresh strawberries. Add the lemon juice and the strawberries to a glass and muddle until the berries are smashed. Editor's Tip: Muddling means releasing the juice from the fruit with a long, flat-ended bar tool called a muddler, which is an essential addition to your at-home bar setup. Know that the riper the berry, the juicier the crush!
2 Strain the lemon and strawberry juice into a separate container, making sure no seeds get through. Discard the strawberry solids. Editor's Tip: You may need a fine mesh strainer (called a julep strainer) instead of a Hawthorne strainer (the one with the metal coil). You can also press the muddled strawberries through a julep with the muddler for a little extra liquid.
3 Fill a shaker with ice, about 3/4 of the way full. Add the juice mixture, vodka and triple sec.
4 Give the cocktail a firm shake for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is cold and icy on the outside.
5 Swipe a lemon wedge across the rim of a martini glass or coupe, then dip the outside of the glass in white sugar. Editor's Tip: You can also use lemon juice in a shallow bowl and a plate of sugar if you are prepping multiple glasses. Shop for a ceramic margarita rimmer if you are really committed. You can also pop the glass into the freezer for a short bit before rimming it to guarantee the drink stays cold for longer.
6 Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel or a slice of strawberry (or both!). Serve immediately.

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