If you love a lemon drop martini then you will definitely love this Lemon Drop Shot Recipe! With just three ingredients, vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup, you will have the perfect lemon drop shot. Happy hour just got more delicious!
The lemon drop cocktail is a popular one and now you can have that classic lemon drop candy flavor when you serve lemon drop shooters at your next party!
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Lemon Drop Shot Recipe
Easy and quick to put together, these lemon shots take only a few simple ingredients to make.
Vodka, lemon juice and a simple syrup are all it takes to make a shot glass filled with citrus deliciousness.
Tart, with a bit of sweet, these lemon drop shooters end with a kick from the vodka. Pucker up buttercup!
Add more sweetness by dipping the shot glass rim in additional lemon juice and then in sugar for a pretty and delicious garnish on the glass. Add a lemon wedge and you’re all set!
This recipe makes 4 shots that are 2 ounces each. You can easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
You can also make a batch of these shots ahead of your party and keep them chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to pour into shot glasses and always add the sugar coating to the rim of the shot glass before pouring into the glass.
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I love using a stainless steel shaker because it is the best way to get everything chilled quickly with ice.
And don’t worry about making your own simple syrup, although it is so easy to make because you can actually purchase ready made simple syrup.
If you're lucky and it happens to be Meyer lemon season, you can juice Meyer lemons for a sweeter lemon drop drink. I personally love Meyer lemons!
So get out your cocktail shaker and shake up the perfect shot of lemony goodness at your next happy hour!
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How to make lemon drop shots
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- In a shaker, with ice if your ingredients are not already chilled, combine the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup and give it a good shake.
- If desired, dip the rims of the shot glasses in lemon juice and then in sugar to coat.
- Divide the lemon mixture between 4 shot glasses and top with a lemon wedge, if desired.
Equipment
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Shake the ingredients with ice cubes to chill the lemon drop shots.
- Chill your ingredients before preparing and you won’t need ice in your shaker
- For a sugar rim, coat the shot glass rims before pouring the lemon drop shot into the glasses
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice that you have squeezed yourself
- A lemon twist makes a fun garnish
Substitutions
- Substitute a sugar cube for the simple syrup in each shot glass
- You can also replace the simple syrup with 2 ounces of lemon lime soda.
- For more citrus flavor, substitute a citrus vodka for the vodka
Storage
- You can prepare this lemon drop shots recipe ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
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Ingredients for recipe for lemon drop shots
- Vodka
- Lemon juice
- Simple syrup
- Sugar, optional
- Lemon wedges, optional
Lemon Drop Shot Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Ounces Vodka
- 2 Ounces Lemon Juice
- 2 Ounces Simple Syrup
- Extra Lemon Juice ,optional for a sugar rim
- Granulated Sugar , optional for sugar rim
- Lemon Wedges
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Instructions
- In a shaker, with ice if your ingredients are not already chilled, combine the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake lightly to mix.
- If desired, dip the rims of the shot glasses in lemon juice and then in sugar to coat.
- Divide the mixture between 4 shot glasses and top with a lemon wedge, if desired.
Notes
- Shake the ingredients with ice cubes to chill the lemon drop shots.
- Chill your ingredients before preparing and you won’t need ice in your shaker
- For a sugar rim, coat the shot glass rims before pouring the lemon drop shot into the glasses
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice that you have squeezed yourself
- A lemon twist makes a fun garnish
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