Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of vodka, 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4.
- Remove the coupe glass from the freezer or discard the ice water.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a lemon twist by expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on the rim.