The Lemon Drop is a classic cocktail that was created by Norman Jay Hobday in the 1970s at Henry Africa’s in San Francisco, California. It is is traditionally made with a simple mixture of vodka, citrus, and simple syrup, and it was most likely named after the lemon drop candy because of its sweet-tart flavor.
Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and triple sec to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with lemon twist.