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Lemon drop shot with mint leaves.
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Lemon Drop Shot

Easy and refreshing lemon drop shot recipe that is perfect to serve year-round! They have a beautiful citrus flavor and the perfect sweet and tart flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 shots
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 5 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup sugar for rimming the shot glass
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • Rim the shot glasses with sugar and lemon zest. Simply rub the lemon around the edge and dip the glass into the sugar.
    Shot glass being dipped into a plate of sugar.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice.
    Squeezing fresh lemon juice.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup.
    Cocktail shaker filled with ice, lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup.
  • Shake for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into the shot glasses.
    Pouring a lemon drink into a shot glass.
  • Serve with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprigs.
    Lemon drop shot with mint leaves and a lemon wedge.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. 
Switch the vodka for gin if you prefer. 
Shake the lemon drop shot vigorously to ensure a smooth finish. 
Make this a mocktail by using a zero-proof spirit to replace the vodka. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg