Raspberry Lemon Drop: The First Attempt
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I’ve recently been sorta obsessed with this Lemon Drop cocktail. Specifically, the Raspberry Lemon Drop. I’ve been Googling recipes (of which there are a few variations) and today I gathered the ingredients. Then I got the kids involved in juicing the lemons.
The finished product was less than stellar, but it WAS my first try. The pathetic part? I have no cocktail shaker/mixer, so I had to shake it with ice in a tupperware. Yeah, that’s how cool I am.
I’m off now for my second attempt. I’ll strain the lemon juice better to get rid of the pulp and I’ll add more syrup - it was too bitter/sour.
BTW, I got the recipe and some good tips here.
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SuburbanOblivion | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
You have to love a woman who trains her kids early to make her cocktails. Here I worried you homeschooling types didn’t know how to party??
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Sandy (Momisodes) | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
That looks so good! I love the kids squeezing the lemons for you
Saw your tweet…I’m drowning my sorrows in a bucket o’ onion rings. Your way is much better.
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JayMonster | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Try finding something GLASS to mix with. Tupperware (being plastic) does not give you the proper cold environment (the glass gets colder as you shake, helping make the liquid colder).
Syrup? Are you using simple syrup?
Try this. Before you mix the lemon juice, using your finger, moisten the rim of the glass with the lemon juice, and then dip it in sugar (much like salt on a Margarita).
Enjoy!
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BusyDad | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Awesome!! I thought I was the only one with a kid mixologist! And funny about the tupperware. I just made a martini last night by shaking it in a tupperware with ice. I have a legit martini shaker but we’re about to do some remodeling so I had packed most of my barware in a box already. Not bad though. It got the job done!
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Summer | Mar 19, 2008 | Reply
I gotta buy some lemons now. I bet the kids would love juicing them for me.
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Nodin's Nest | Mar 19, 2008 | Reply
Man, am I thirsty suddenly! Lemon and raspberry together sounds wonderful!
the mama bird diaries | Mar 19, 2008 | Reply
Wow… that looks amazing. simply refreshing.
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Shannanb aka Mommy Bits | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
Yum. That looks like it would be a great summer drink. You should try mixing the lemon vodka with pomagranite (spelling). It’s delish!
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mary | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
well, at least the drink turned out pretty! i love the picture of the kids helping out
April | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
Perfect post for the start of the Blog Hop!
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McFinnigan | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
When is last call for ALCOHOL??
Since I googled “home schooling”- I have checked in daily.
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Jules | Mar 22, 2008 | Reply
It looks pretty and sounds delicious.
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Sara | Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
Your kids look like they were having fun. The drink sounds good.
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