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Lemon Cake

August 3, 2025

Cocktails Modern Vodka
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Born out of a pandemic obsession with lemon olive oil cake, this cocktail reimagines dessert as a drink. With Dillon’s Vodka providing a silky backbone, Lemon Cake layers limoncello, vanilla, olive oil, and egg white into a rich yet bright sipper. The pinch of salt (optional but recommended) adds depth, while a citrusy twist keeps things zesty. It’s indulgent but balanced—dessert without the fork, and just as craveable.

Recipe: Laureen Braley (Calgary, Alberta)
Photo: Reece Sims

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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by home bartender Laureen Braley, “during the pandemic, some people turned to sourdough or banana bread. I fell for lemon olive oil cake. Bright, silky, citrusy, and rich. It’s perfect any time of year. But what could make it better? Turning it into a cocktail. Lemon Cake captures that dessert in a glass: vodka, limoncello, vanilla, olive oil, and egg white, shaken into a creamy, citrus-forward drink with a savory twist. Dillon’s Vodka provides a smooth, clean base that lets the lemon and vanilla shine while adding elegance and balance. It’s indulgent, vibrant, and completely unexpected, just like the cake that inspired it.“
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Lemon Cake

Recipe by Laureen Braley (Calgary, Alberta)Difficulty: Moderate

Flavor Camps: Sour, Frothy, Sweet

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Dillon’s Vodka

  • 1.0 oz Limoncello

  • 0.5 oz Olive Oil (extra virgin)

  • 0.25 oz Pure Vanilla Extract

  • 1 Egg White

  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup (1:1) (optional to taste)

  • Garnish: Lemon Twist

Directions

  • In a cocktail shaker, dry shake ingredients.
  • Add ice and shake again.
  • Fine strain and garnish with a lemon twist.

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