Lemon Drop Shots (3 Ingredients)
In less than 5 minutes, you can have a lemon drop shot that not only goes down easy but tastes like your favorite sour candy. With only 3 ingredients, what more could you ask for in a shot?
Servings: 4 two ounce (60 ml) shots
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for garnish (optional)
- 3 ounces vodka
- 2.5 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to a shallow plate. Run a lemon wedge along the rim of four shot glasses. Dip the rim of the glass into sugar, turning the glass as you go to ensure an even coating.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Strain shots with a hawthorne strainer into the prepared shot glasses.
- Optionally, garnish each shot with a lemon wedge.
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Notes
Optionally, reduce the amount of simple syrup for a less sweet shot.
Want to make a big batch of lemon drop shots? Increase the quantity of ingredients in the recipe card. Then, grab a pitcher and mix all the ingredients directly in the pitcher. When you're ready to serve, shake up just enough in a cocktail shaker to get a nice, chilled shot.
For a unique-tasting lemon drop shot, substitute the vodka for your favorite blanco tequila.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shot | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg