The traditional lemon drop is a sweet and sour concoction that has many different variations. The Yuzu Lemon Drop is a Japanese version of the cocktail that utilizes the citrus flavor of the yuzu fruit. A simple sugar recipe follows the Yuzu Lemon Drop instructions so that you can make your own syrup. So, grab your shakers and let the cocktail mixing begin.
Instructions
Recipe
1. Pour the simple syrup, yuzu juice, and vodka into a shaker. Add ice as desired.
2. Shake until the container is very cold to the touch or until condensation forms on the outside.
3. Strain the liquid into a sugar rimmed martini glass.
4. Garnish with a horizontally sliced lemon wheel.
Making Simple Syrup
5. Place the water and the sugar into a saucepan.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Let it cook until clear.
7. Remove from the heat and let cool.
8. Place the simple syrup in a storage container, and the container into refrigerator until needed.
Tags: Yuzu Lemon Drop, Lemon Drop, Yuzu Lemon