Vodka Lemon cocktail in a highball glass — made with Vodka, Lemon Juice, and Lemon peel

Vodka Lemon

글라스 Highball glass
난이도 Medium
칼로리 ~133 kcal
ABV 10.06%

재료

조리법

The vodka lemon is prepared directly in a highball glass or in a large tumbler: put 6-7 ice cubes in the glass, pour the vodka, lemonade and mix with a bar spoon. Finally decorate with a slice of lemon and, if you prefer, add a few mint leaves. Your vodka lemon is ready to be served.

Fruity Citrus Refreshing

Vodka Lemon은 보드카와 신선한 레몬 주스를 넉넉히 담아 하이볼 글라스의 얼음 위에 레몬 필로 장식한 간단하고 타르트한 하이볼입니다. 레몬 주스 대 보드카의 높은 비율(거의 1.5:1)이 달콤함 없이 보드카 레모네이드에 더 가까운 가장 타르트한 보드카 칵테일 중 하나를 만듭니다. 신선한 시트러스의 날카롭고 타협 없는 맛을 즐기는 이들을 위한 음료입니다.

History & Origins

The Vodka Lemon is a simple modern cocktail of disputed origin, likely developed in Continental European bar culture — particularly in France and Italy — where lemon juice and vodka combinations became popular from the 1970s onward. The drink's extreme citrus-to-spirit ratio distinguishes it from American-style vodka-and-juice cocktails, reflecting a European preference for sharper, less sweet mixed drinks. No formal attribution exists.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense fresh lemon zest and juice, with a clean vodka note that does not interfere with the citrus dominance. Palate: Very tart and citrus-forward, with the large measure of lemon juice providing a sharp, refreshing acidity; vodka contributes a clean alcoholic warmth that amplifies without competing with the citrus. Finish: Tart, clean, and refreshing with a persistent lemon zest note.

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Pro Tip

Squeeze fresh lemons immediately before serving to ensure the juice is at peak freshness and acidity — bottled lemon juice produces a noticeably inferior result.

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