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Citrus • 3 minutes
Lemon Drop Shot
A bright citrus classic with a sugar-rimmed finish. The Lemon Drop works because it feels familiar and elevated at the same time: clean vodka, fresh lemon, and just enough sweetness to make the tart edge pop. Serve it ice-cold in a chilled, sugared glass when you want something simple, polished, and instantly recognizable.
- Flavor
- Bright, tart, lightly sweet
- Glassware
- Chilled shot glass with sugared rim
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Sugar for rim
- Lemon wedge
Equipment
cocktail shaker
jigger
strainer
shot glass
Instructions
- Rim a chilled shot glass with lemon and sugar.
- Shake vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice until very cold.
- Strain into the prepared shot glass and serve immediately.
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