If by any chance you have been following me on instagram you know that I am with my family in Palm Springs staying with friends. Today I spent a looooong day with Pete, the kids and our dear friends at Disneyland. For you parents who have taken your little kiddies for a looooong day at Disneyland, you will understand where this lovely cocktail comes into play….
Palm Springs is over run with incredible ripe citrus at this time of year, but I even found Meyer Lemons in bulk at Coscto in Seattle- so they are certainly more widely available. I love Meyer Lemons, and feel like they are almost a combination of lemons and oranges. Or maybe lemons and grapefruits? Anyways- they are not “just” lemons, but have a more in depth flavor to them.
So, that little change makes these old fashioned Lemon Drop style cocktails just a little more interesting, and certainly festive worthy for New Years Eve on Tuesday! I hope that you are all having an awesome Holidays and please head back tomorrow for MY VERY LAST POST OF 2013!!!! (ahhhhhh!!!! I am kind of freaking out over that….) And then stay tuned for New Years Day fun and one delectable breakfast…..
MY OTHER FAVORITE NEW YEARS COCKTAILS:
Raspberry Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Bourbon Vanilla Root Beer Float
Recipe: Meyer Lemon Drop
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon simple syrup
- 8 ounces fresh squeezed meyer lemon juice
- 4 ounces cold vodka
- Ice cubes
- Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small sauce pan over medium heat until the sugar just dissolves, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice and vodka. Fill the container with ice and shake vigorously and then strain into chilled sugar rimmed glasses.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 4 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 2
Was Disneyland all Christmas-y? They really do it up right for the holidays. But you’re so right, it’s exhausting for parents. Meyer lemons are just amazing and this cocktail looks incredible. This has been a very looooong and stressful year but I’m still sorry to see it go. Time seems to be flying by.
Vicki- I don’t want anyone else to have had a year like that- but I have to admit there is some small part of me that is relieved that others have had a long and stressful year too. I’ will talk about it on Wednesday. Thank you 🙂
This meyer lemon drop sounds so good!
I would like 5 of these tomorrow night!! Making Thomas make them for me 🙂
So fresh and tasty! Happy New Year sweet friend! 🙂
Ok, lemon drops are seriously dangerous b/c I had one in the past and woooooo…yeah. I’d gladly have another one with you though after your long day at Disneyland! Happy NYE, friend!
Oh my goodness… Meyer lemons are like crack to me. You are KILLING this pregnant chick! I’ll be tucking this recipe away for next Meyer lemon season. 😉 I hope you get to spend the rest of your vacation resting!!
Just read an article on Meyer lemons today, they are a combination of lemon and tangerine , did not know this before. I am going to try the Lemon drop drink tomorrow night, Cheers and Happy New Years! SSJ
oh fun mom!! I love you, have fun with those cocktails!!
Wondering how many of these beautiful cocktails I can sample at once!!
The lemon drops look fab. I love the glasses too. Where can I find them?
Heather, where did you find these great lemon drop glasses??