Description
The perfect lemon drop shot recipe balances sweet and tart flavors, delivering a refreshing zing. Learn how to make this vibrant shot with our easy guide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ ounces vodka (high-quality recommended)
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves)
- Granulated sugar, for coating the rim
- Lemon wedge, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Rim: Pour sugar onto a plate. Moisten the rim of each shot glass with a lemon wedge, then gently press the rim into the sugar, coating it evenly. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake Well: Add ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glasses, being careful not to disturb the sugared rim. Garnish with a lemon wedge, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Bottled juice lacks the bright flavor of fresh juice.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust the amount of simple syrup.
- Chill Your Glasses: Chill shot glasses in the freezer.
- High-Quality Vodka: Use a mid to high-range brand for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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