3 minutes • Chilled shot glass
Count It Up
Bright, camera-friendly citrus energy makes this a natural fit for the world-record story.
Elderflower drapes a floral sweetness over lemon and vodka, giving the shot a delicate, perfumed lift without losing its brisk structure.
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Detailed description
Count It Up is a citrus shots built around vodka. Bright, camera-friendly citrus energy makes this a natural fit for the world-record story.
The build centers on 3/4 oz vodka, 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, 1/4 oz lemon juice, and 1/4 oz simple syrup. In the glass, elderflower drapes a floral sweetness over lemon and vodka, giving the shot a delicate, perfumed lift without losing its brisk structure.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a chilled shot glass. Serve it ice-cold and pour promptly so the citrus edge stays sharp instead of flattening out.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Chilled shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
Serve it ice-cold and pour promptly so the citrus edge stays sharp instead of flattening out.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1/4 oz lemon juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
How to make it
- Shake hard with ice and strain into a chilled shot glass.
Why this one works
Elderflower drapes a floral sweetness over lemon and vodka, giving the shot a delicate, perfumed lift without losing its brisk structure.
Make it your own
If you want a drier version, pull the sweet element back slightly and let the vodka carry more of the finish.
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