I love Meyer lemons. They are fragrant and bright, sweet and tart. Best of all, they make incredible cocktails! I experimented with a few cocktails and decided to share the best with you. So pucker up and enjoy!
Sparkling Meyer Lemon Cocktail
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 rosemary sprig
1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice, chilled (about 8 lemons)
1/3 cup chilled vodka
2 cups chilled prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour
RosemarySimple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Whiskey Sour:
1 1/2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
Lemon twist, for garnish
rosemary sprig, for garnish
Meyer Lemon Martini
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons warm water
1 Meyer lemon, juiced and peeled
2 fluid ounces vodka
1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
ice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or as needed for rimming