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Lemon Drop Shot

A bright vodka–lemon shot with crisp sugar-rim snap.

Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass

The Lemon Drop Shot mixes vodka, lemon, and sugar for a tart‑sweet citrus pop. Served ice cold, it’s light, quick, and refreshing.

A Lemon Drop Shot with sugared rim.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1 oz vodka
  • • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • • 0.25 oz simple syrup

Did you know?

“The original Lemon Drop emerged from 1970s California bar culture.”

Source:Imbibe

Bartender's Note

Serve chilled for clarity and balance.

How to make the Lemon Drop Shot

  1. 1Shake cold.
  2. 2Strain.
  3. 3Serve with sugar rim.

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