Lemon Drop Shot Recipe

Looking for a shot that is tart, sweet, and packs a punch? The search ends with this Lemon Drop Shot recipe! Potent yet delicious, my lips pucker just thinking about the tantalizing tartness!

Similar to a Lemon Drop Martini but served in shot form, it’s packed with boozy, lemony goodness! This recipe lets you make these fan-favorite shots at home whenever your heart desires.

Fortunately, these shots only require three ingredients and a minute to make. You will need one ounce good quality vodka, 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup. Some sugar for rimming the glass and extra lemon slices for garnish are a nice touch.

These are so fun for a party, but you will want to make them look great. Here is how you rim the shot glasses with sugar.

Doing shots alone is no fun! Make this for a group! The following will be enough for 8 shots. Obviously if there are only 6 of you, you will need to make two people do two. Obviously.

If you don’t have simple syrup on hand and don’t feel like making it, replace the simple syrup with sugar. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the other ingredients, giving the cocktail a good shake in a cocktail shaker before pouring into the shot glasses.

lemon drop shot recipe

Lemon Drop Shot

lemon drop shot recipe

Potent yet delicious, this lemon drop shot is packed with tantalizing tartness and boozy, lemony goodness!

Prep: 3min

Total: 3min

Yield: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce chilled vodka
  • 1/2 tablespoon simple syrup (or 1/2 an ounce)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or 1/2 an ounce)

Instruction:

  1. Rim a shot glass with sugar.
  2. Pour the vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice into a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously.
  4. Strain into shot glass.
  5. Garnish with lemon and enjoy.

Lemon Drop Shot

Drop a couple of these lemon drop shots at your next party. Vodka, lemon juice, and a splash of simple syrup make for a simply delicious vodka shot recipe.

Drop a couple of these lemon drop shots at your next party. Vodka, lemon juice, and a splash of simple syrup make for a simply delicious vodka shot recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Parts Vodka
  • 1 Part Lemon Juice
  • Splash Simple Syrup
  • Garnish: Sugar Coated Lemon Slice

Instruction:

  1. Coat a lemon slice in sugar and set aside.
  2. Add ice, vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaking glass and shake well until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Strain mix into shot glass and garnish with sugar-coated lemon slice.

Lemon Drop Shot

lemon drop shot recipe

Create the perfect Lemon Drop Shot with this step-by-step guide. Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled shot glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sugar rim. Absolut Citron, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lemon

Prep: 2min

Total: 2min

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Nutrition Facts: calories 89 calories

Ingredients:

  • Absolut Citron
  • Lemon Juice
  • Simple Syrup
  • Lemon

Instruction:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add ⅔ part Absolut Citron.
  3. Add ½ part lemon juice.
  4. Add ¼ part simple syrup.
  5. Shake.
  6. Strain into a shot glass.
  7. Garnish with lemon.

Lemon Drop Shot – How to make a Lemon Drop Shot Recipe by Drink Lab (Popular)

FAQ

What are lemon drop shots made of?

Combine vodka and lemon juice in a shot glass. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar on top. Place remaining 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate; dip lemon wedges in sugar. Suck on a sugared lemon after drinking the shot.

What is the difference between a lemon drop shot and a lemon drop martini?

The shot version of a lemon drop doesn’t typically include orange liqueur. But Triple Sec or Cointreau is a classic addition to a lemon drop martini.

What is a lemon juice shot?

A mix of chilled lemon vodka with just. a splash of fresh lemon juice… It tastes far better than.

How much are lemon drop shots?

Price with Customization: $9.99

The most popular shot in America, we use real lemon juice and sugar cane to create our version of this sweet & sour classic.

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Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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