Lemon Drop Shot

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword lemon drop, shot, shot recipe

Prep Time 5

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Chill Your Ingredients: Begin by chilling your vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Chilling these ingredients in advance ensures your shot will be refreshingly cold.
Prepare the Glass: Take a chilled shot glass and rim it with sugar. To do this, dip the rim of the glass in water or lemon juice and then into a small plate of sugar. Gently twist the glass to ensure an even sugar coating.
Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup.
Shake Vigorously: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. This chilling process also helps to dilute the mixture slightly, balancing the flavors.
Strain and Serve: Carefully strain the mixture from the shaker into your prepared sugar-rimmed shot glass.
Serve with a sugared lemon wedge. Part of the experience of this shot is chasing the shot with a bite into the sugared lemon wedge. It’s delicious and the best part of the experience, so don’t skip it!

Try flavored vodkas. If you want to change up your flavor profile a bit, try swapping in various flavored vodkas or even try a citrus vodka for a more intense experience.
Infuse your sugar with grated lemon zest for a greater sensory experience (our sense of smell is very connected to our sense of taste).
Try half lemon, half lime juice for a fun variation.