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Lemon Drop

Lemon Drop suits someone looking for citrus, sweet and sour rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it fairly approachable. Compared with Queen Bee, it leans toward a different balance. The final impression is driven more by sour than by simple sweetness. If you want to compare it, look next at Queen Bee; for food, the catalogue starts with Desserts and Soft cheese.

CitrusSweetSour

APPROX. ABV: 20%
STRENGTH: 3/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength3

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Vodka

25 ml Modifier

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Desserts

02Soft cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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