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Lemon Drop Shot Recipe

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon drop shot recipe, lemon drop shots
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

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

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

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 

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg