Add a bit of fun to your get together with these vibrant Lemon Drop Shots! Super tart, with a bit of sweet, and ends with a kick from the vodka. Guaranteed to get everyone in the mood.

lemon drop shots on a wooden board

Ingredients

ingredients for the cocktail
  • Vodka
  • Lemon Juice
  • Simple Syrup

Optional Garnishes:

  • Lemon Wedges
  • Extra Lemon Juice
  • Loose White Granulated Sugar

 

How to make

Step 1: In a shaker or glass (whatever you have on hand works), combine the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

pouring lemon juice into a shaker

Stir or shake lightly to mix.

measuring out vodka

Step 2: If desired, dip the rims of the shot glasses in lemon juice and then in the loose sugar to coat them.

pouring mixed drink into shot glass with sugar rim

Step 3: Divide the mixture between 4-5 shot glasses and top with a lemon wedge, if desired. Enjoy!

a lemon drop shot with a slice of lemon on top

Extra Tips

  • You can skip the simple syrup and simply place a sugar cube in each shot glass, if you would like it sweeter or to change things up. If you do this, increase the lemon juice to 4 ounces in place of the simple syrup.
  • If your ingredients are already chilled, don’t worry about shaking it with ice. However, if it needs to be ice cold, shake with ice, but do it lightly or it will froth up.
  • For another version, you can also replace the simple syrup with 2 ounces of lemon lime soda.
  • Be sure to coat the rims of your shot glasses before adding the liquid, if that’s the route you’re taking.
  • The size of shot glasses can vary from 1.25 ounces to 3.5 ounces. So, be aware of the size of your shot glasses and adjust the recipe as needed.

 

multiple glasses of lemon cocktail on a table

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lemon drop shots

Lemon Drop Shots

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Author Mira M.
Add a bit of fun to your get together with these vibrant Lemon Drop Shots! Super tart, with a bit of sweet, and ends with a kick from the vodka. Guaranteed to get everyone in the mood.
Prep 2 minutes
Cook 2 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
5 shots

Ingredients
 

  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 2 ounces simple syrup

Optional Garnishes

  • lemon wedges
  • extra lemon juice
  • white granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a shaker or glass (whatever you have on hand works), combine the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir or shake lightly to mix.
  • If desired, dip the rims of the shot glasses in lemon juice and then in the loose sugar to coat them.
  • Divide the mixture between 4-5 shot glasses and top with a lemon wedge, if desired. Enjoy!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Tips:
  • You can skip the simple syrup and simply place a sugar cube in each shot glass, if you would like it sweeter or to change things up. If you do this, increase the lemon juice to 4 ounces in place of the simple syrup.
  • If your ingredients are already chilled, don’t worry about shaking it with ice. However, if it needs to be ice cold, shake with ice, but do it lightly or it will froth up.
  • For another version, you can also replace the simple syrup with 2 ounces of lemon lime soda.
  • Be sure to coat the rims of your shot glasses before adding the liquid, if that’s the route you’re taking.
  • The size of shot glasses can vary from 1.25 ounces to 3.5 ounces. So, be aware of the size of your shot glasses and adjust the recipe as needed.
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