DrinkMasters Collection
$1.99
cost
215
cal
23.8%
ABV
5/5
NA score
1.58
std drinks
13.9g
sugar
Lemon Drop
An easy vodka cocktail built on vodka.
The Recipe
- vodka2 oz
- triple sec0.5 oz
- lemon juice1 oz
- simple syrup0.5 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$1.99
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$11.01
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | 2 oz | $1.58 |
| triple sec | 0.5 oz | $0.20 |
| lemon juice | 1 oz | $0.19 |
| simple syrup | 0.5 oz | $0.03 |
| Total pour cost | $1.99 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
215
Sugar
13.9g
ABV
23.8%
Std drinks
1.58
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | 128 | 59.7% |
| triple sec | 47.5 | 22.1% |
| simple syrup | 32 | 14.9% |
| lemon juice | 7 | 3.3% |
Carbs: 14.1g
Alcohol: 22.2g
Volume: 4 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
5/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.99
Zero-proof cost
$3.10
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | Ritual Zero Proof Vodka Alternative(Ritual) | $2.21 |
| triple sec | Lyre's Orange Sec(Lyre's) | $0.68 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.19 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.03 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
smoked salmonpickled snackscaviar chipsoystersshrimp cocktailcevichegrilled fishcroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwafflessalted nutsmarinated olivesfried artichokesdeviled eggs
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Lemon Drop?
- 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz triple sec, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- How much does a Lemon Drop cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Lemon Drop is $1.99 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Lemon Drop?
- A Lemon Drop has approximately 215 calories, with 23.8% ABV and 13.9g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Lemon Drop?
- Yes — the Lemon Drop has a convertibility score of 5/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.10.