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Vodka Sour

A refreshing cocktail combining vodka with citrus and sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice for shaking
  • Optional: lemon slice or cherry for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Cocktail glass
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Squeeze fresh lemons to get 1 ounce of juice.
  3. Using a jigger, measure out 2 ounces of vodka.
  4. Pour the fresh lemon juice into the shaker along with the vodka.
  5. Add 3/4 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  6. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass without ice.
  8. If desired, garnish with a lemon slice or cherry.

Notes

Experiment with different flavors and syrups for unique variations.