Lemon drop spritz recipe – News365.co.za

Sweet, salty and sour, this easy cocktail is the freshest drink this summer.

5m prep
2 servings

8 Ingredients

* 60ml (1/4 cup) vodka

* 60ml (1/4 cup) triple sec

* 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice, plus extra, to serve

* 60ml (1/4 cup) sugar syrup (see note)

* Ice cubes, to serve

* Lemon jelly crystals, to decorate

* Sea salt flakes, to decorate

* 160ml (2/3 cup) chilled mineral water

2 Method / Steps

Step 1

Place vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, sugar syrup and a handful of ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Shake well to combine.

Step 2

Place the jelly crystals and salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of 2 serving glasses with extra lemon juice and dip into the jelly mixture. Fill the glasses with ice cubes. Strain lemon mixture into glasses. Top with mineral water to serve.

source – cooking365coza