Lemon Drop

This article is about the cocktail. For the candy, see Lemon drop (candy). For other uses, see Lemon Drop (disambiguation).

Lemon Drop Martini
IBA Official Cocktail
Lemon Drop Martinis
Primary alcohol by volume
Served Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish

Lemon slice

Standard drinkware Martini glass
IBA specified ingredients*
  • 2.5 cl vodka
  • 2 cl triple sec
  • 1.5 cl lemon juice
Preparation Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.
* Lemon Drop Martini recipe at International Bartenders Association

A Lemon Drop is a vodka-based cocktail that has a lemony, sweet and sour flavor, prepared using lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup.[1][2] It has been described as a variant of, or as "a take on", the Vodka Martini.[3] It is typically prepared and served straight up – chilled with ice and strained.

The drink was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's bar in San Francisco, California. Some variations of the drink exist, such as blueberry and raspberry Lemon Drops. It is served at some bars and restaurants in the United States, and in such establishments in other areas of the world.[3]

Overview

A Lemon Drop served with a lemon wheel
A Lemon Drop served with a lemon wheel

A Lemon Drop is a cocktail with a lemony, sweet and sour flavor,[1][2] whereby the sweet and sour ingredients serve to contrast and balance one another.[4][5] It is a vodka-based cocktail that is prepared with the addition of lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup.[1][2][6] Plain or citrus-flavored vodka may be used in its preparation, such as citron vodka.[1][3][6] Lemon-flavored vodka is also sometimes used.[5][7] Lemon juice that has been freshly squeezed may be used,[6][8] which can produce a superior drink compared to using commercially prepared lemon juice.[2] Some versions are prepared using the juice from Meyer lemons.[9][10][11]

Cointreau-brand triple sec is used in some versions, and it may be prepared using a simple syrup that has been infused with lemon juice.[1][8][11] Some versions are prepared using sour mix, a cocktail mixer.[1] A garnish of a sliced lemon wheel, wedge, zest, rind or a lemon twist is sometimes used.[2][3][6][12] Lemon is also sometimes included within the drink, such as a lemon wheel.[8] Additional ingredients may also be used in the drink's preparation, such as ginger syrup and lavender extract.[13]

A Lemon Drop is typically prepared straight up, meaning that it is shaken or stirred with ice, strained, and served in a stemmed glass, such as a martini glass.[6][12][14] The glass may be prepared with a sugared rim, performed by dipping the rim of the glass in water or lemon juice and then dipping it into a rimmer (a shallow tray used in bartending), filled with sugar.[2] Superfine sugar (also called "bar sugar", "caster sugar", "castor sugar" and "ultrafine sugar"),[15][16][17] which is more finely ground compared to standard granulated sugar,[18] is sometimes used for this purpose.[3][5][19]

History

The Lemon Drop was invented sometime in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday, the founder and proprietor of Henry Africa's, a fern bar in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California that opened in 1969.[20][21][22][23][24] It was originally served in a cocktail glass.[14][22][25][26] The Lemon Drop was most likely named after lemon drop candy.[4][25] After its invention, the drink swiftly spread to many San Francisco saloons.[22] In the early 1990s, it was often prepared as a shooter or served in a shot glass.[2][4][27]

Variations

Variations of the drink include Lemon Drops prepared with blueberries and raspberries, which may use vodkas or other liquors flavored with these respective berries.[2][28][29] These drinks may also be served or garnished with these berries,[2] or with lemon.[30] A blueberry Lemon Drop may be prepared with muddled blueberries,[31] and a raspberry Lemon Drop may be prepared with puréed or crushed raspberries.[28][32]

The glass may have a sugared rim, and colored sugar may be used, prepared by adding food coloring to the sugar.[33]

In 2006, preparation of the Lemon Drop was presented on The Oprah Winfrey Show, prepared by Oprah Winfrey and Rachael Ray.[2][34] The drink's popularity increased during this time.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saria, Lauren (September 6, 2013). "How to Make the Perfect Lemon Drop Cocktail". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Charming, C.; Bourgoin, S. (2009). Knack Bartending Basics. Knack: Make It Easy. Globe Pequot Press. pp. 72–73. ISBN 978-1-59921-772-7.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Marszalek, Keith I. (March 24, 2008). "New Orleans' best cocktails: The Lemon Drop cocktail". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Chirico, R. (2015). Field Guide to Cocktails. Quirk Books. p. 154. ISBN 978-1-59474-841-7. (More book content)
  5. 1 2 3 Hellmich, M. (2010). The Ultimate Bar Book. Chronicle Books. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-8118-7290-4.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Drink of the Week: Lemon Drop Martini". San Antonio Express-News. March 20, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  7. ↑ Gurliacci, David (May 16, 2013). "How to Make a Lemon Drop Cocktail". Patch Media. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 Pavlides, Shereen (December 12, 2015). "Cook this: Lemon Drop Martini". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Cookbook review:". The Star Press. November 12, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  10. ↑ Aikman-Smith, V.; Lehr, R. (2015). Juicy Drinks. Weldon Owen. p. pt96-97. ISBN 978-1-68188-008-2.
  11. 1 2 Stewart, M. (2015). Martha Stewart's Appetizers. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. p. 496. ISBN 978-0-307-95463-3.
  12. 1 2 Marszalek, Keith I. (June 21, 2010). "The Lemon Drop cocktail". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  13. ↑ Lee, Lanee (September 23, 2015). "Pucker Up with 4 Lemon Drop Cocktails". Chilled Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  14. 1 2 Sherman, Chris (October 3, 2007). "Drink: Make me a . . . Lemon Drop Martini". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  15. ↑ Gisslen, W. (2004). Professional Baking. Wiley. p. 38. ISBN 978-0-471-46427-3.
  16. ↑ Algood, T. (2013). In a Snap!. Thomas Nelson. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-4016-0487-5.
  17. ↑ Rivard, D. (2009). The Ultimate Fruit Winemaker's Guide: The Complete Reference Manual for All Fruit Winemakers. Bacchus Enterprises Winemakers. Createspace Independent Pub. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-4414-5092-0.
  18. ↑ Carole Bloom, CCP (2007). The Essential Baker. John Wiley & Sons. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-7645-7645-4.
  19. ↑ Ruth, J.; Caruso, M. (2002). Mix It Up!. Chronicle Books. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-8118-3479-7. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  20. ↑ Walker, Judy (July 26, 2010). "Tales of the Cocktail of 'Fern Bars' seminar is a trip down memory lane". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  21. ↑ Saekel, Karola (September 7, 2005). "Culinary Pioneers / From Acme bread to Zuni Cafe, the Bay Area has shaped how America eats". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  22. 1 2 3 McDonnell, D.; Abiol, L. (2015). Drinking the Devil's Acre: A Love Letter from San Francisco and her Cocktails. Chronicle Books. pp. 185–186. ISBN 978-1-4521-4062-9. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  23. ↑ Whiting, Sam (March 2, 2011). "Henry Africa – dies". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  24. ↑ Telfer, Jenny. "Eddie Rickenbacker's, an eccentric saloon in the Financial District of San Francisco (SoMa), epitomizes the spirit a city known for its quirky characters and strident individualism". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 12 December 2015. (Date of publication not available.)
  25. 1 2 Abou-Ganim, T.; Faulkner, M.E.; Turner, T.; DeGroff, D. (2013). Vodka Distilled. Agate Publishing. pp. pt99–100. ISBN 978-1-57284-712-5. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Three Modern Takes on the Yuppie, Seventies-Era Cocktail Spot". Bloomberg Businessweek. July 16, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  27. ↑ Solomon, K. (2014). Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. p. 385. ISBN 978-1-60774-769-7.
  28. 1 2 Santos, Franke (May 27, 2011). "Drink of the Week: Raspberry Lemon Drop at Splashes Bar". Patch Media. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  29. ↑ Aikey, Deb (July 19, 2012). "Bartender suggested summer drink recipes". The Record. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  30. ↑ Haasarud, K.; Grablewski, A. (2014). 101 Shots. Wiley. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-118-45673-6.
  31. ↑ Ellis, Susan (April 13, 2013). "Out of the Bleu Week". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  32. ↑ Pierce, Kim (September 21, 2011). "A collection of recipes for skinny cocktails". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  33. ↑ Charming, C.; Bourgoin, S. Just Martinis: A Little Book of Liquid Elegance. Globe Pequot Press. pp. 64–68. ISBN 978-0-7627-6298-9.
  34. ↑ "Oprah's Lemon Drop Martini Video". Oprah.com. 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2015.

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