Lemon Drop Shot
Curated Recipe
- Glass
- Shot
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~24%
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Ingredients
- 1½ ozvodka45 ml
- ½ ozfresh lemon juice15 ml
- ½ ozsimple syrup15 ml
Instructions
Combine vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain into a sugar-rimmed shot glass. Serve immediately.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Shake extra cold — this should be icy. The sugar rim provides sweetness on the lips before the tart lemon hits. Use superfine sugar for a better rim.
Balance
Fresh lemon juice is essential. The balance between sweet and sour should lean slightly tart — the sugar rim compensates. Serve immediately before it warms up.
History
Variations
Raspberry Lemon Drop
Muddle 2 raspberries in the shaker for a pink, berry-forward version.
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Lemon Drop Shot
Glass: Shot | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~24%
Ingredients
- 1½ oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
Instructions
Combine vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain into a sugar-rimmed shot glass. Serve immediately.