Lemon Drop Royale
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 10.00 fresh Raspberries
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Float raspberry on top as garnish
Cocktail Description
This sparkling riff on the classic Lemon Drop brings raspberry sweetness and Italian limoncello together for a drink that's equal parts sophisticated and fun.
The Lemon Drop Royale balances bright citrus from Pallini Limoncello with the jammy, slightly tart flavor of fresh raspberries, all smoothed out by clean Ketel One Vodka and a touch of cane syrup. The result is a cocktail that tastes like summer in a coupe glass—refreshing, lightly sweet, and undeniably elegant. It's perfect for celebratory moments like bridal showers, anniversary dinners, or any occasion that calls for something a bit fancy without being stuffy. Making this drink is straightforward enough for home bartenders with basic shaking skills, though you'll want to fine strain it to keep raspberry seeds out of the finished cocktail. The single floating raspberry garnish adds a beautiful visual touch that hints at the flavors within. Pair this with light appetizers like goat cheese crostini, smoked salmon canapés, or lemon-herb chicken skewers—anything that won't overpower the delicate fruit and citrus notes.
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