Step 1.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 2.
- Add 2 ounces of top-shelf vodka.
Step 3.
- Pour in 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Step 4.
- Add 0.5 ounce of simple syrup.
Step 5.
- Shake well until chilled.
Step 6.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Step 7.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.