REAL LEMON DROPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Add the first 4 ingredients to a large pitcher (55 oz.).
• Stir to dissolve the sugar.
• Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
• Moisten the rim of cocktail glasses with water or lemon juice; dip rim of glasses in granulated sugar.
• Chill glasses in freezer for 1 hour before ready to serve.
• Pour pitcher mixture into prepared glasses; garnish with a lemon slice or wedge.
• **LimeDrop--Substitute fresh lime juice for lemon juice; garnish with lime slices or wedges.
• Orange Drop--Substitute Absolut Mandarin for the plain vodka and 1/8 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed) plus 1/2 cup water for the lemon juice; garnish with orange slice or wedge.

Steps:

• Juice and zest the lemon with a fine grater.
• Measure the water and sugar into a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the lemon zest and bring to a rolling boil or until it reaches 250 degrees F.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the lemon juice, honey, and food coloring if desired. Stir together.
• Return to the heat until the mixture comes to another boil.
• Strain out the lemon rind. Pour the candy mixture onto a lightly greased baking tray.
• Allow it to cool for a few minutes, just until it's cool enough to touch.
• Use a spoon or clean fingers and pull out small pieces 1 at a time. Roll into a ball and dust with icing sugar.
• Serve and enjoy.