Lemon-Poppy Seed Drop

Name: Lemon-Poppy Seed Drop
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tsp. poppy seeds; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 4 oz. vodka; 2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup; 1 oz. triple sec; Ice

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Apr 11, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

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10 mins

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Combining our love of sweet-tart Lemon Drop Martinis and spring-y Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, this cheery cocktail is the perfect balance of citrus and nutty poppy seed flavor. If you'd like to enhance the nuttiness of the poppy seeds, simply toast them in a hot dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool slightly before mixing with sugar.

Looking to further flavor your cocktail? Infusing your simple syrup is always a great option—we think a lavender, rosewater, or citrus peel version would go well with this cocktail. Any leftovers are great in cold brew or iced tea!

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Directions

1. Step 1In a small shallow bowl or plate, combine poppy seeds and sugar. Wet the rim of 2 coupes with lemon juice. Dip the rims in the sugar-poppy seed mixture to coat.
2. Step 2Combine vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and prepared simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until very cold. Strain into glasses and serve.