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Easy Lemon Cocktail Recipe

Lemon drop shots are one of our favorite drinks. It’s sweet and tart with lots of lemony flavors. Here you’ll learn how to make a great lemon drop shot recipe at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
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!