A refreshingly tart, easy-drinking cocktail, a Lemon Drop is made with vodka, triple sec or curaçao, simple syrup, and of course, freshly squeezed lemon juice. We think it's the perfect cocktail ...

Preparation. Step 1. Purée celery stalks and leaves, preserved lemons, brine, and 2 cups cold water in a blender until very smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.

A little sweet, a little tart and just so refreshing, the taste of lemon makes for the perfect addition to practically any cocktail. Whether you’ve got fresh lemons, a squeeze bottle of juice ...

Or try lemon sorbet, as in the Italian Sgroppino, a slushy, crowd-pleasing cocktail, where its acidity and sweetness offset vodka’s bite. A final hit of zest on top lends an immediate lemon aroma.