Bright Vodka Lemon Cocktail with Prosecco
This crisp and refreshing vodka lemon cocktail is made with four simple ingredients for a balanced and delicious drink bursting with fresh lemony flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka - your favorite brand of good quality plain vodka
- 1½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1½ oz Simple Syrup - homemade or store bought
- 1 bottle Prosecco or Champagne - dry sparkling wine - for topping off
- Lemon Slices - for garnish
- Lemon Peel - optional for garnish
- Thyme Sprigs - fresh - optional for garnish
Instructions
- On a small flat plate, collect about 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest and stir with another teaspoon of plain white sugar to create a cocktail rimming sugar.
- Swipe your martini glass or cocktail glass with a slice of fresh lemon and dip into the lemon zest and sugar mixture twisting and pressing the sugars on as needed. Set prepared glasses aside.
- Juice your fresh lemon(s) to collect 1 and 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add the fresh lemon juice to the bottom of a cocktail shaker and splash in the simple syrup and the 2 oz vodka (plain vodka).
- Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway to three-quarters of the way with fresh ice and cover.
- Shake the lemon vodka martini cocktail vigorously for about 20 to 30 seconds, shaking well until the drink is combined and ice cold.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the drink into your prepared cocktail glass. Top off the drink with a splash of dry sparkling prosecco or dry brut champagne that has been already chilled.
- Finish by floating a lemon twist or lemon peel on top or float a thin slice of lemon on top. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme for bright green color, if desired.
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