Life Lift Lemon Drop

Cocktail Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ¾ oz simple syrup (or more to taste)

• Ice

• Sugar (for rimming the glass)

• Lemon twist or slice (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep the glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled martini glass, then dip the rim into sugar to coat it. Set aside.

1. Mix the drink: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

2. Shake: Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until the shaker feels very cold.

3. Strain: Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.

4. Garnish: Add a lemon twist or slice on the rim.

Mocktail Ingredients

• 2 oz fresh lemon juice

• 1½ oz simple syrup (or honey syrup)

• 3–4 oz sparkling water or club soda

• Ice

• Sugar (for the rim)

• Lemon slice or twist (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep the glass: Rub a lemon wedge along the rim of a chilled glass and dip it into sugar to coat.

1. Build the drink: Add ice to a shaker (or mixing glass). Pour in the lemon juice and simple syrup.

2. Shake: Shake or stir until chilled.

3. Strain: Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or serve straight up if you prefer).

4. Top: Add sparkling water or club soda to finish.

5. Garnish: Add a lemon twist or slice.