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.
Servings: 4 shots
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.
- Squeeze the lemon juice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup.
- Shake for 20 seconds.
- Strain into the shot glasses.
- Serve with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice—bottled won’t give the same bright flavor.
- For a twist, try citrus vodka or even gin instead of plain vodka.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or mint for a charming touch.
- Serve in chilled shot glasses or ice shot molds to keep them crisp.
- Easily double the recipe for a crowd or pre-measure ingredients in a shaker and chill until ready to shake and serve.
- Want a non-alcoholic version? Swap vodka for a zero-proof spirit like Seedlip.
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
