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Best Lemon Drop Shot Recipe

Lemon drop shots are one of my favorite drinks when I’m out and about. It’s sweet and tart with lots of lemony flavors. After years of ordering it at bars, I finally decided it’s time to learn how to make a great lemon drop shot recipe at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Drop Shot
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 4 shots vodka
  • 1 shot lemon juice freshly squeezed or bottled
  • 1 shot sugar or to taste plus more for garnish
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • Juice a lemon, then strain to remove seeds and pulp.
  • Rub a piece of lemon slice around the rim of the shot glass and then immediately dip into sugar that’s spread out on a small plate. Set aside.
  • Add ice, vodka, lemon juice, and sugar to a shaking glass.
  • Shake well until sugar is completely dissolved (about 10 times).
  • Strain mix into shot glass and garnish with lemon slice. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 2mg