Lemon-Poppy Seed Drop

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Apr 11, 2022

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PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

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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Yields:: 2
Prep Time:: 5 mins
Total Time:: 10 mins

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

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.

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PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

Lena Abraham

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Lena Abraham is a freelance contributor with Delish, and was formerly Senior Food Editor, where she developed and styled recipes for video and photo, and also stayed on top of current food trends. She’s been working in the food industry for over 10 years, and will argue that the best fish tacos in the world are made in New York. Don’t @ her.