Curious: Why do they call it a 'lemon drop'?

[Joseez]

What's up, everyone! Just wondering, why is it that they call it a 'lemon drop'? There's gotta be a story or reason behind the name, right? I love the cocktail, but the name's always piqued my curiosity. Does anyone know the backstory? Thanks for sharing your cocktail knowledge!

 

[eihra520]

It likely got its name from the candy! The drink tastes just like those bright yellow lemon drop candies we all know and love ..super refreshing and tart, like a grown-up version of the candy .. makes sense, right?

 

[Clint08]

What's up, everyone! Just wondering, why is it that they call it a 'lemon drop'? There's gotta be a story or reason behind the name, right? I love the cocktail, but the name's always piqued my curiosity. Does anyone know the backstory? Thanks for sharing your cocktail knowledge!

Hey there! The name 'lemon drop' for the cocktail actually comes from the combination of it's main ingredients: lemon juice and sugar. The 'drop' part likely refers to the way the sugar is sometimes served - as a sugared rim or a small amount of sugar syrup added to the drink, resembling a drop. So, essentially, it's like enjoying a sweet, tangy drop of lemony goodness! Cheers to cocktail curiosities!