Ingredients:

  • 4 oz fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
  • 4 oz vodka (use your favorite brand)
  • 2 oz simple syrup
  • 6 oz club soda or lemon-lime soda
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
  • 1 cup water (for simple syrup)

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves completely. Cool and store.
  2. Cut lemons in half and juice until you have 4 oz of fresh juice. Strain juice through a fine mesh strainer if you prefer a pulp-free drink.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup. Fill with ice cubes, cover, and shake well for about 15 seconds.
  4. Fill glasses with ice. Strain the cocktail mixture evenly between two glasses. Top each glass with club soda or lemon-lime soda.
  5. Garnish with a lemon slice or twist. Serve immediately and enjoy!