Liquid lemon meringue: a sugared rim, tart citrus and a clean vodka backbone. The template every sweet-and-sour shot is measured against.
Lemon Drop Shot
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Substitutions
- Plain vodka plus an extra squeeze of lemon.
- Agave in place of simple syrup.
Batch version
For 12, shake 12 oz vodka, 6 oz lemon, 6 oz syrup in two batches.
FAQ
Fresh or bottled lemon?
Always fresh — bottled juice tastes flat and dulls the sugar rim.
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At a glance
- Base liquor
- Vodka
- Flavor
- Sour · Sweet
- Strength
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Method
- Shake
- Glassware
- 2 oz shot glass
- Best for
- Bachelorette, Birthday
- Est. cost/shot
- $1.90
Drink responsibly. For adults 21+. Never drink and drive.