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Strawberry Lemon Drop

A sweet, citrusy Valentine’s Lemon Drop with a fruity twist. Fresh strawberries are mashed at the bottom of the glass, then topped with ice and a bright mix of vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and grenadine. It’s refreshing, vibrant, and perfect for a fun, romantic drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strawberries
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz lemon juice the juice of half a lemon
  • 3/4 oz grenadine
  • sugar for rim
  • strawberries garnish

Method
 

Prepare the glass
  1. Lightly rub a lemon wedge or some grenadine around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into sugar to coat.
  2. Set aside in freezer to chill.
Mix the drink
  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and grenadine.
  2. Shake well until the mixture is chilled and fully combined.
Muddle the strawberries
  1. Add the strawberries to the bottom of two glasses and gently mash them until they release their juices and form a chunky base layer.
Add ice
  1. Fill the glasses with ice, placing it directly over the muddled strawberries to keep the fruit settled at the bottom.
Pour and assemble
  1. Slowly pour the shaken cocktail over the ice and muddled strawberries, allowing the liquid to settle and slightly mix with the fruit.
Garnish and serve
  1. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim or placed on top.
  2. Serve immediately for a bright, sweet, and citrusy Valentine’s drink.