

I'm pregnant/don't like drinking/want to make more mocktails for my kids. If yours is a bit too strong, I recommend topping up with a bit more club soda to mute the lemon flavor a bit. So if you have a batch of lemons that are a little less strong, you may need to add another half ounce lemon juice. We've found lemons can definitely have different acidity levels. My lemon drop turned out WAY too tart OR not tart enough. Just keep in mind, if you're using a tall glass like a collins glass or a drinking glass, you may need to double the recipe to fill the glass. You can use any glass! Martini glasses tend to work well, but don't let that stop you from making this recipe. Garnishing the martini glass rim with sugar gives the drink a bit of extra sweetness, makes it look fancier, and provides a little extra crunch! However, if you want, you can just garnish half the rim.

A stemless martini glass is a great way to serve this beverage but if you are sipping it down by the pool you might want to opt for a larger, sturdier, and maybe shatter-proof drinking vessel. (It's also great for peeling potatoes, carrots, shaving zucchini, etc. For my Lemon Drop Dazzler, I will keep the spirit of the martini going but only in my choice of glass. Garnish with whatever you like, but I love just a little lemon coin! You get it by just shaving the side of a lemon with a peeler.Make sure the club soda is chilled! It will make for a much cooler, refreshing lemon drop mocktail.Some tips for making the lemon drop mocktail: That way everyone can enjoy the drink of their choice! Just make sure not to mix them up! Especially if you're serving to kids or pregnant women. Or make some of these mocktails for kids, and alcoholic versions for parents. You can easily whip one up, and then also make an alcoholic version for anyone who wants a cocktail. when you have a giant bag of lemons from Costco, what better way to use them up? Plus, this lemon drop mocktail is SO easy to make. Voila! A lemon drop mocktail recipe that is delicious year-round, but especially in spring and summer when you crave those bright lemony flavors.Īlso. And it was! All you need is some sugar, some simple syrup, lemons, and club soda. Theyd be out of place in your pot of chili, but are perfect in soups, braises, and stir fries for a bright finish. Mince the peppers fine or grind them into a powder, and add them toward the end of cooking to preserve their flavor. I decided this would be an EASY recipe to adapt from alcoholic to nonalcoholic. Like habaneros, a little goes a long way. While I can't have lemon drop cocktails this summer, I CAN have lemon drop mocktails.
