What ingredients are in a Vodka Lemon?

5 cl Vodka, 7 cl Lemon Juice, 1 Slice Lemon peel, cubes Ice

What glass do you use for a Vodka Lemon?

A Vodka Lemon is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Vodka Lemon?

A Vodka Lemon has an estimated ABV of 10,06%.

How many calories are in a Vodka Lemon?

A Vodka Lemon contains approximately 133 calories per serving.

Vodka Lemon

Bardak Highball glass

Zorluk Medium

Kalori ~133 kcal

ABV 10,06%

Malzemeler

Vodka 5 cl
Lemon Juice 7 cl
Lemon peel 1 Slice
Ice cubes

Talimatlar

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

The Vodka Lemon is a simple, tart highball made with vodka and a generous pour of fresh lemon juice, served over ice in a highball glass and garnished with a lemon peel. Its high ratio of lemon juice to vodka (nearly 1.5:1) makes it one of the tartest vodka cocktails available, closer to a vodka lemonade without sweetener than a standard sour. It is a drink for those who enjoy the sharp, uncompromising bite of fresh citrus.

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.

tart citrus lemon fresh clean

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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