Lemon Drop Shot
This lemon drop shot recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy with a sugared rim for extra flair. Easy to make with vodka, fresh lemon and simple syrup, it’s a must-have for parties or nights in.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka plain or citrus-flavored
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- lemon wedge for rimming and garnish
- ice
- sugar for rimming the glasses optional
Instructions
- Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of each shot glass.
- Dip the rims into sugar, coating them evenly. Set the glasses aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the ice, vodka, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glasses.
- Garnish each shot with a small lemon wedge or a twist of lemon peel.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.
- For more tartness, use 1 ounce lemon juice and ½ ounce simple syrup.
- For a perfect rim, be sure not to drag the rim in the sugar. This may cause clumps and an uneven sugar rim. Gently dip the wet rim in the sugar evenly for best results.
- For some variations, try using other fruit flavors of juice or syrup instead of lemon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.2mg