Lemon Drop Shot
A mini Lemon Drop served in a shot glass.
Shaken · Shot glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Sugared lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Lemon Drop Shot
The shot and layered family. Layered drinks go back to the 19th-century pousse-café, where liqueurs were stacked by weight in a narrow glass. Short party shots became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Layering works because sweeter, heavier liquids sink and lighter spirits float.
Lemon Drop Shot FAQ
What's in a Lemon Drop Shot?
30 ml vodka, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with sugared lemon wedge.
How strong is a Lemon Drop Shot?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Lemon Drop Shot?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Lemon Drop Shot in?
A shot glass, about 60 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No shot glass? Use a small liqueur glass.
