Hard Lemonade
This recipe is far removed from the spiked six packs of yore. The cocktail’s hard lemon base is a combination of fresh lemon juice, vodka or limoncello, simple syrup and a pinch of flaky sea salt. The salt serves to enhance, balance and brighten, while a final topping of bubbly soda water lengthens and elevates. When choosing between vodka or limoncello, follow your palate. Vodka offers a more straightforward flavor. The limoncello variation is sweeter — though nothing approaching cloying — and a bit more complex.
- Total:
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1ounce vodka or limoncello
- ½ounce simple syrup
- Pinch flaky salt
- Ice
- 3to 4 ounces soda water, chilled
- Lemon wedge or wheel, for serving
Instructions
Step 1
In a shaker, combine the lemon juice, vodka or limoncello, simple syrup and salt. Add ice and shake until well chilled. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass and top with soda water. Garnish with the lemon wedge or wheel.