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!
Servings: 1
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
- Jigger
- Blender
- Fine mesh strainer
- Measuring spoons
- Cocktail shaker
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Fine grater
- Small bowl or plate
- Shot glass
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