A Fruity, Frozen Twist on the Classic Lemon Drop Cocktail
This Freezer Raspberry Lemon Drop Drink by @spdrinksss is the perfect blend of sweet raspberries, fresh lemon, vodka, and a splash of Triple Sec — all chilled together inside the vodka bottle for a bold, ice-cold cocktail experience. It’s bright, refreshing, and dangerously smooth, making it ideal for parties, girls’ night, or any time you want a vibrant fruity sip straight from the freezer.
The homemade raspberry syrup gives this drink its gorgeous pink color and sweet-tart flavor, while freezing the vodka mixture ensures every pour is icy, crisp, and full of citrus bite.
Ingredients
Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ lemon, juiced
Cocktail Mix
- 1 bottle Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 4–5 oz Triple Sec orange liqueur
- 4 oz fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup raspberry purée, or more to taste
For Serving
- Sugar, for rimming
- Lemon slices
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Raspberry Syrup
- Pour 1 cup water into a saucepan.
- Add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup fresh raspberries.
- Squeeze half a lemon into the pot and drop the rind in.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.
- Let cool completely.
2. Prep the Lemon Juice
- Cut 4 lemons in half.
- Juice them and set aside 4 oz fresh lemon juice.
3. Build the Drink in the Vodka Bottle
- Using a funnel, pour some vodka out until the level reaches the top of the Tito’s label sign.
- Add 4–5 oz Triple Sec.
- Add 4 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Pour in ⅓ cup raspberry purée, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Shake the bottle thoroughly to combine.
4. Freeze & Serve
- Place the vodka bottle in the freezer for 2 hours, or until chilled and slightly slushy.
- Rim a glass with a lemon slice, then dip into sugar.
- Pour the frozen raspberry lemon drop into the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh raspberries.
ProTips & Serving Suggestions
- Sweeter drink? Add more raspberry purée or a splash of simple syrup.
- More tart? Add extra fresh lemon juice for punch.
- Party-ready: Make multiple bottles and store them in the freezer ahead of time.
- Serving upgrade: Add crushed ice or freeze raspberries to use as ice cubes.
About the Creator
This refreshing cocktail comes from @spdrinksss, a mixology creator known for bold flavors, creative twists, and visually stunning drinks. Their raspberry-forward frozen lemon drop is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and smooth — a must-try signature sip for cocktail lovers.
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