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The Holiday Lemon Drop is a festive, colorful evolution of the 1970s San Francisco classic.
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Prepare a chilled martini glass by rubbing a lemon wedge along the rim and dipping it into a plate of granulated Rim sugar.
Combine the 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, ¾ oz cranberry juice, ½ oz triple sec, and ½ oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the liquid is very cold.
Fine strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a few fresh cranberries pinned to a cocktail pick.
Story and flavor
The Holiday Lemon Drop is a festive, colorful evolution of the 1970s San Francisco classic. While the original relies solely on the tartness of lemon and the sweetness of a sugar rim, this seasonal variation introduces a splash of cranberry or pomegranate juice to create a vibrant ruby hue. The addition of fruit juice softens the sharp citrus punch of the traditional Martini, providing a tangy, winter-berry depth that makes it an ideal aperitif for Christmas and New Year's Eve gatherings.
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