Lemon Drop Shot

If you're into sweet and tart candy, you're going to love this Lemon Drop Shot. It's the best shot recipe for any occasion. This lemon drop shot recipe requires only 3 ingredients: vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Drink Recipe, Shot Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings shots

Calories 210kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $4

Ingredients

SUGAR RIM

3 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp Simple Syrup
OPTIONAL: Lemon Zest

USING NON-FLAVORED VODKA

4 oz Vodka
4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
4-5 oz Simple Syrup (*Note 1)
¼ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
OPTIONAL GARNISH: Lemon Wedges

Instructions

OPTIONAL RIM: Place 1-2 tbsp of sugar on a small plate. Mix in some lemon zest, if desired. Place 1-2 tbsp of simple syrup on a second small plate. Dip the top of the shot glass into the simple syrup followed by the sugar to coat. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice followed by the vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake well for 15-20 seconds.
Pour the mixture into a shot glass and shoot away!

Notes

Note 1 - If you don't have simple syrup you can make your own or use 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar to the mix. Make sure to ensure the sugar dissolves before serving.

Nutritional calculations are just estimates and are not exact.

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