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Lemon Drop Shot Recipe

Tart and sweet, this Lemon Drop Shots recipe is the ultimate citrusy and vibrant shot to serve at your gatherings and parties!
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Shots
Keyword: lemon drop shot recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 110kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon concentrate or lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Ice

For the lemon concentrate:

  • 1 lemon organic if possible
  • 1-2 tbsp water

Optional: For the garnish:

  • 1 lemon cut into slices and then triangles

Optional :For the sugar rim:

  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp white granulated sugar

Instructions

To make the lemon concentrate:

  • Wash a lemon and cut into quarters.
  • Blend it with 1-2 tablespoon of water to help the lemon blend better.
  • Strain the mixture into a fine mesh strainer to eliminate the pulp and extract only the juice and essential oils. Set aside.

Optional: To prep the sugar rim and garnish:

  • Zest one lemon. Add 2 tablespoons of zest to a small bowl and mix with the white sugar.
  • Rub the lemon around the to rim of a shot glass. This will help the lemon-sugar mixture stick better.
  • Dip the rim of the shot glass into the lemon sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • Cut another lemon into thin slices and then into triangles. Make a small slit into the lemon slices so that it can sit on the brim of the glass.

To make the lemon drop shot:

  • In a cocktail shaker filled 3/4 with ice, add the vodka, concentrated lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for 1 minute or until chilled.
  • Pour the mix into the rimmed shot glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Notes

  • Store the lemon concentrate in a crystal jar in the fridge for no more then 5-6 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg