Lemon Drop Shot Recipe
This classic 3 ingredient lemon drop shot recipe is a bar and party staple, made with only lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup!
Servings: 1
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 oz Vodka
- ½ oz Lemon juice
- ½ oz Simple syrup see notes for homemade
- Ice
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Sugar rim
- Lemon wedge or simple syrup
- Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Rub a cut lemon wedge around the edge of the shot glass. You can also dip the rim of a glass in simple syrup.
- Dip the rim of the shot glass into a shallow plate of granulated sugar.
- Add ice cubes, vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a large cocktail shaker.
- Shake until mixed and cold.
- Pour over the sugared rimmed shot glass.
- Add a lemon slice to garnish and enjoy.
Notes
- If making homemade simple syrup, boil equal parts granulated sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved and slightly thickened. Let cool before using.
- 1 oz equals two tablespoons of liquid.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if making for a crowd.
- Try using flavored vodka such as Raspberry or Citron for fun variations on this shot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shot | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
