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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: GaKaye]
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10/11/2010 12:15 PM
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Todd
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Georgia, not a lemon drop drinker but I can give a few hints on this and in the end you will need to practice (MJ loves this part of my 'tending) and adjust to what you like.
Measure as you go, the only way you can make consistent drinks is to get the measurements down of what you like. The wing it and pour method is stylish but not for finer cocktails.
#1, use fresh ice in the shaker, cubes. Will not be fresh if not fresh ice. #2, I would start with about 3 oz of fresh lemon juice. Might want to add a small amount of lime juice in that three oz. #3, Add about 2 oz of Vodka, premium vodka makes a difference. #4, You can use Cointreau (about an oz) or in my case I would use my home made triple sec.
#5, a bit of fine sugar or simple syrup, this will be an adjust to taste item.
Now, shake that shaker until you feel and hear the ice break down and the shaker becomes cold. Strain into a martini style glass (sugar on rim if you want it) and garnish with what ever makes you happy. This is how I would start and then go from there.
There are other orange type flavors or bitters you could add to change it up but not sure what to suggest.
I may just have to spend an evening working on these, Todd
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: contessa]
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10/11/2010 10:27 PM
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I am lucky to have a bar freezer, where I have 12 different Gins and Vodkas living in the chill.
I would think you would need very little sugar or simple syrup if you are using sweet orange liquor. If it is too edgy it may help, but start with little if you like tart and then tone it down to taste.
I am on the Charlie Harper style not drinking tonight (only beer and wine). I now have this and Gimlets on my mind, will have to work on these two this week.
Let me know how this turns out and what changes you make. Todd
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: BigJim]
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10/12/2010 11:40 AM
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I am cutting down on what I stock for Vodka and Gin, this is what I still have. Grey Goose Idol Rain Absolut & Citron Imperia Crater Lake Sobieski Estate Rye Komandorska
Bombay Sapphire Tanqueray & Ten Ransom Old Tom Gin Hendricks Dragonfly
I mostly stock Bourbon and Rum, and a fair amount of Tequila. T
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: Todd]
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10/12/2010 02:24 PM
10/12/2010 02:24 PM
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Well, here's the recipe from the "Lemon Drop Gang"
Pour Absolute Limon into a shot glass. Get a slice of lemon, dunk it in sugar. Shoot the shot and suck the lemon!
Must be done while watching the sunset at Cupecoy for the best effect!
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: BillandElaine]
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10/12/2010 02:42 PM
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That would be tough to beat.
Kind of like the best Julep Recipe. Take fresh mint leaves, sugar and bourbon. Put the bourbon on ice and drink, throw away the other ingredients. T
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Re: Lemon Drop
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10/12/2010 03:23 PM
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Todd, Would you share your Gimlet recipe please. Years ago, vodka gimlets were my drink of choice. Haven't thought about them for a long time.
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Re: Lemon Drop
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10/13/2010 12:43 AM
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A Gimlet is with Gin, Gin and a bit of Lime Juice which over time became sweetened lime juice.
It has in recent years become a variable like Martini's. Rum and Vodka both are now part of the Gimlet family.
These are not my favorite type of cocktail, but a Gimlet is usually in the neighborhood of 1 and a half to two oz of Gin to one with a sweetened lime juice. Variables now are what liquor you use and how sweet you make it.
To each their own here. My work tonight on this was more based on what is similar to Rose's Lime Juice because I like fresh ingredients and not a chemical taste. So I went with 2 parts Bombay Sapphire and 1/2 part fresh lime juice and 1/2 part home made Triple Sec. You could use many Orange type liquors to sweeten or just use lime and sugar. Or, roses lime juice. T
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: Todd]
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10/13/2010 12:50 AM
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Back to the Lemon Drop. I am no expert here but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
I think the 3-2-1 mixture is good. 3 parts fresh lemon juice 2 parts good vodka 1 part an orange liquor (again, homemade triple sec) I added about slightly less than 1/2 of 1 part of simple syrup to take the edge off as well as 4 drops of Fee Brothers Lemon Bitters.
I thought it was good, again not my cocktail preference. MJ who loves tart like the drink and agreed that the bit of simple syrup took the edge off with out taking too much of the tart flavor from the drink.
MJ loves research, such a willing taster.
Cheers, Todd
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: Todd]
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10/13/2010 12:44 PM
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Todd would appreciate your sharing your recipe for Triple Sec. Thanks!
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: GaKaye]
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10/16/2010 05:27 PM
10/16/2010 05:27 PM
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Georgia, are you getting primed for your trip? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> Looking forward to seeing you both soon! Todd has some interesting cocktails for sure and we hopefully will taste some of them soon with our feet in the sand!
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Re: Lemon Drop
[Re: GaKaye]
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10/17/2010 08:52 PM
10/17/2010 08:52 PM
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Todd
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Milagro Agave Nectar? I have used this to fill in a few times and it is a good product.
Not sure what I will bring with us this trip, we are checking at least one bag so may bring some cocktail supplies.
On the tart drink page, another that is easy and good is a La Paloma, also just Paloma or in Mexico they also called it a Muppet. 1.5 oz Tequila 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 3 oz or so grapefruit soda (squirt) Served on the rocks.
My favorite Tequila for this is Antiguo Reposado if you can find it.
This is another refreshing tart drink and simple. Adjust to taste.
Cheers, Todd
I prefer the Isle seat
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