Description
Unlock the secret to a perfectly balanced and juicy lemon drop shot with our easy-to-follow recipe. Learn how to make this classic cocktail at home, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the sugar rim. Ideal for parties, celebrations, or a zesty dessert alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka (good quality)
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- Granulated Sugar (for rimming glasses)
- Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glasses: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each shot glass, then dip the rims into a plate of granulated sugar.
- Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake Well: Add ice to the shaker, close tightly, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared shot glasses. Garnish each shot with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice makes all the difference.
- Chill Your Vodka: Storing your vodka in the freezer beforehand enhances the shot’s smoothness.
- Don’t Over-Shake: Over-shaking can dilute the shot too much; 15-20 seconds is perfect.
- Adjust Sweetness: Depending on your lemons’ tartness, you may need to adjust the amount of simple syrup.
- Serve Immediately: Lemon drop shots are best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 175 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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