Creating highlights in Illustrator...

While I realize this was likely done in Photoshop, how would I recreate these types of highlights, especially the bottom right one on the drop? Maybe point me to a tutorial? Thanks!

http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/effects/quick-tip-how-to-create-an-all-purpose-water- drop-using-adobe-illustrator/

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