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Lemon Drop Shots

A lemon drop shot is made by combining vodka and lemon juice. It's topped with sugar for a sweet and sour party drink that tastes just like the candy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ fluid ounce vodka such as Absolut®
  • ¾ fluid ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar plus extra for rimming

Method
 

  1. Chill the shot glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice.
  2. Prepare the rim by rubbing a lemon wedge around it and dipping it in superfine sugar.
  3. Combine vodka and lemon juice in an ice-filled shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
  5. Discard ice, strain into the sugar-rimmed shot glass, and garnish with a pinch of sugar.
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