Agave-Lemon Zest Delight

Using agave nectar instead of simple syrup, this Lemon Drop Cocktail on the Rocks is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. With a splash of vodka and a sugared rim, this cocktail is a refreshing and easy-to-make treat.

Agave-Lemon Zest Delight

This Lemon Drop Cocktail on the Rocks is sweetened with agave nectar, offering a delightful twist on the classic lemon drop recipe.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • Granulated or coarse sugar for the rim

Instructions

  1. Cut the lemon in half and rub the cut surface around the top outer edge of a small rocks glass.
  2. Place about 1 teaspoon of sugar in your hand, and roll the glass edge in the sugar to coat the rim. Set your glass aside.
  3. Add agave nectar, lemon juice, and vodka to a cocktail shaker.
  4. Add a few pieces of ice and shake well to mix.
  5. Add 2-3 pieces of ice to your glass and strain the mixed cocktail over the ice. Cheers!