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Lemon Drop Mocktail with Colostrum

By Morgan Peaceman

April 2, 2025

Lemons are one of spring’s most popular fruits, as they’re not just in season but also offer refreshing, tart flavors that match the season. Recipes like lemon bars and lemon tarts suddenly start appearing, but also cocktails and mocktails with lemon.

Perhaps the most famous lemon-based cocktail is the lemon drop. Invented in the 1970s, it mixed vodka, citrus and sugar. Fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup are the go-to flavors, but also that means plenty of sugar, of course.

Here we create a lemon drop mocktail, so without the vodka but also minus the sugar. The secret ingredient is Ancient Nutrition’s new colostrum supplement with a delicious lemon bar flavor, and it's under 20 calories.

Key lemon drop mocktail ingredients

You’ll be using Ancient Nutrition’s Lemon Bar Colostrum Powder that you’ll mix with water. It was created for gut and immune system health while also using high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients.

The formula combines colostrum, which is packed with powerful antibodies like IgG and IgA, with clinically studied lactoferrin (a powerful protein that supports immune system health) and probiotics, plus whey. This blend also provides powerful support for a healthy gut microbiome.

This bovine colostrum is sustainably sourced from grass-fed cows raised in the U.S. without hormones. The Calf-First Commitment ensures the calves get what they need before collection, so you get a product you can feel good about.

And the lemon bar flavor is legit. Along with the naturally sweet colostrum, one little scoop of Lemon Bar Colostrum will deliver that lemon drop flavor.

Otherwise, for additional sweetness, you can use agave syrup or allulose, which is a low-calorie natural sweetener.

You’ll top with unflavored sparking water, such as mineral water. It heightens the drinking pleasure.

You’ll also want a big slice of lemon to add to the glass and an optional thyme spring to complete the picture and flavor profile.

How to make a lemon drop mocktail

Here’s the easy part. In a large glass, add 8 ounces of water and the colostrum powder. Stir or use a frother to combine well.

In a cocktail shaker, pour in the colostrum liquid, agave or allulose syrup, and ice. Close the lid and shake.

Pour into a coupe glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh lemon and thyme.

Other flavorful mocktails

• Classic margarita mocktail

• Frozen watermelon margarita mocktail

• Mojito mocktail

• Ginger turmeric tonic

• Passion fruit drink

• Strawberry lemonade mocktail

Morgan Peaceman is a self-taught baker and home cook that knows how to throw down in the kitchen, especially when it comes to easy and approachable recipes. Her approach to recipes and making delicious food comes from her passion for feeding others, nurturing them with yummy flavors while keeping this wholesome. You can follow her at Nomaste Hungry.