Alcohol question

[Lemonhead78]

I am 41 and never really liked to drink. I hated the taste. Unfortunately/ fortunately I finally found something I like and I wanted to make it at home. It’s called a lemon drop martini. It’s basically vodka with simple syrup and lemon juice. When I go into a nice restaurant or fancy bar for example and order one do they use real fresh squeezed lemon juice or is it from a bottle ? I want to make it taste like it did from the restaurant the other night it was amazing

[GusRobin]

most likely it is lemon juice rather than fresh squeezed.

[UWFSAE]

Freshly squeezed makes all the difference; the "RealLemon" in the bottles is no where as bright and clean as fresh.  Also, you can do a lemon twist for doing a sugar rim on the glass with the same lemon.  One thing I learned in my bartender days is to make a citrus sugar; this is pretty much the method I was taught:  https://addapinch.com/lemon-sugar-recipe/ for rimming the glass.

You might also enjoy making your own limoncello ... you can buy it in the stores but is incredible when making homemade with Meyer lemons.

[Lemonhead78]

Freshly squeezed makes all the difference; the "RealLemon" in the bottles is no where as bright and clean as fresh.  Also, you can do a lemon twist for doing a sugar rim on the glass with the same lemon.  One thing I learned in my bartender days is to make a citrus sugar; this is pretty much the method I was taught:  https://addapinch.com/lemon-sugar-recipe/ for rimming the glass.

You might also enjoy making your own limoncello ... you can buy it in the stores but is incredible when making homemade with Meyer lemons.

That lemon sugar loooks good. Thanks for posting.  When you were a bartender i want to know if you used fresh squeezed or bottled lemon ? Because I realize that fresh is better but when I’m out enjoying a cocktail if their using bottled I don’t seem to mind

[Ka Honu]

... fresh squeezed or bottled lemon?

Pretty much depends on the bar. If they're upscale and/or serve bespoke cocktails they're more likely to use fresh fruit & juices. On the other hand, if they're a bit closer to "dive bars" and make their money on beer and a shot (and serve 1-3 mixed drinks a month), they're likely to use bottled juices (if they have any at all).

You have to ask (or watch the bartender) to find out.

[Lemonhead78]

... fresh squeezed or bottled lemon?

Pretty much depends on the bar. If they're upscale and/or serve bespoke cocktails they're more likely to use fresh fruit & juices. On the other hand, if they're a bit closer to "dive bars" and make their money on beer and a shot (and serve 1-3 mixed drinks a month), they're likely to use bottled juices (if they have any at all).

You have to ask (or watch the bartender) to find out.
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Thanks. Makes sense !!!

[Roget]

I used to own & manage a bar (Well, it was actually a gentleman's club on one side & a dance club on the other) and we always used fresh citrus.
A bit more expensive & a lot more trouble, but worth the extra effort. 

[Big Dawg]

. . . . . and no one noticed that you, obviously, picked the right drink based on your name . . . . .





BD

[sparky]

I use to be a bartender for 15 years.  It's lemon juice from a bottle.  Have one made without the simple syrup.  I think you will like it more.  Lemon drops are great in the summer.  Very refreshing.  D@'m, I got to get some vodka now.  Costco sells their own vodka which is made in the same place has grey goose vodka (my favorite).

[Lemonhead78]

. . . . . and no one noticed that you, obviously, picked the right drink based on your name . . . . .




Lmao !!! I have a younger brother and his nickname is little lemon
BD

[ClimberDave]

If it was a fancy restaurant or a bar that serves craft cocktails it was likely juice squeezed from actual lemons. (as mentioned above)

I enjoy making my own craft cocktails and whenever citrus juice is called I always go with fresh fruit, I recommend you do the same,  Im quite sure you wont be disappointed.

I looked online and found lots of different recipes, heres one from  Liquor.com  they usually have good ones;

2oz vodka
1/2oz triple Sec
1oz simple syrup
1oz fresh lemon juice
pour all into a shaker with ice and shake to chill,  strain into a sugar-rimmed cocktail or couple glass that has been chilled.

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/lemon-drop/#gs.39rh6w