Lemon drop shot recipes, like any drink, are pretty easy to make. Here’s a step-by-step of how to do it with pictures and a faster notecard version at the end.
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What you’ll need to make these shots.
What It Is | Name | Where to Buy |
Cookware | Cocktail shaker | Amazon |
Cookware | Shot measuring cup | Amazon |
Cookware | Cutting board | Amazon |
Cookware | Kitchen knife | Amazon |
Glassware | Chilled shot glass | Amazon |
Ingredient | Absolut vodka – 2/3 ounce | Liquor Store |
Ingredient | Limoncello – 2/3 ounce | Liquor Store |
Ingredient | 1/4 ounce simple syrup | Liquor Store |
Ingredient | 1/2 ounce lemon juice | Store |
Ingredient | Lemon wedge | Store |
Ingredient | Sugar for rim of glass | Store |
Ingredient | Ice cubes | Store |
Let’s start this lemon drop shot recipe. First thing’s first, put the shot glass (or glasses) in the freezer. Let the glass get nice and chilled for at least an hour or so. For best results, put the glass in the freezer the night before.
![chilled shot glass for lemon drop shot](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1479-1024x768.jpeg)
Once the glass is fully chilled, grab a cutting board and kitchen knife.
![cutting board with kitchen knife](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1481-scaled-e1687379334366-1024x768.jpeg)
Cut up a few lemon wedges from your lemon.
![cut up lemon wedges for lemon drop shot recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1482-scaled-e1687379418962-1024x768.jpeg)
Following that, get your shaker.
![shaker bottle](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1483-scaled-e1687379500346-1024x768.jpeg)
Fill that up with ice cubes for this part of the lemon drop shot recipe.
![cocktail shaker with ice](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1484-scaled-e1687379606711-1024x768.jpeg)
Set that aside and get your measuring cup for this part of the recipe.
![measuring cup for lemon drop shot recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1485-1024x768.jpeg)
Also grab your Absolut Vodka, too.
![absolute vodka for lemon drop shot recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1486-1024x768.jpeg)
Once you have that, measure out 2/3 once and dump it into the shaker with the ice for this part of the lemon drop shot recipe.
![pouring vodka into a shaker](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1487-scaled-e1687419558470-1024x768.jpeg)
Next, get your Limoncello. If you don’t know what that is, it’s an Italian lemon liqueur. It’s good.
![Limoncello for lemon drop shot recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1488-768x1024.jpeg)
Measure out 2/3 ounce of that, too, and put it into the shaker for this part of the lemon drop shot recipe.
![pouring limoncello into shaker](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1489-scaled-e1687419881899-1024x768.jpeg)
Following that, grab some simple syrup.
![simple syrup](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1490-1024x768.jpeg)
Take that and measure out 1/4 ounce. Pour it into the main shaker. Then, grab your lemon juice and pour out 1/2 an ounce of that.
![lemon juice](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1491-1024x768.jpeg)
The lemon drop shot is almost ready!
![pouring lemon juice](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1492-1024x768.jpeg)
Grab your lid and shaker it around a bit.
![shaker bottle](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1493-1024x768.jpeg)
Following that, put some sugar on the cutting board so you can add it to the rim of the shot glass.
![sugar on a cutting board for lemon drop shot recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1495-scaled-e1687420624683-1024x768.jpeg)
Speaking of shot glass, grab the one you’ve been chilling for this lemon drop shot recipe. Rub some lemon all around the rim of the glass.
![getting rim of glass ready for lemon drop shot](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1496-scaled-e1687420737907-1024x768.jpeg)
Then, press the shot glass into the sugar and coat the rim.
![adding sugar to shot glass](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1497-scaled-e1687420852989-1024x768.jpeg)
Once that’s done, pour it into the glass.
![pouring lemon drop shot into glass](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1498-1024x768.jpeg)
That’s pretty much it! Garnish with lemon and enjoy.
![lemon dropshot recipe](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1499-1024x768.jpeg)
Since I made this lemon drop shot recipe earlier in the day, I ended up freezing it for later. The dropsicle was actually pretty good!
![](https://greatfoodandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1503-1024x768.jpeg)
Notecard Version
Lemon Drop Shot Recipe
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes1
minute145
kcalIngredients
Absolut vodka – 2/3 ounce
Limoncello – 2/3 ounce
1/4 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce lemon juice
Lemon wedge
Sugar for rim of glass
Ice cubes
Directions
- Chill your shot glass. Ideally, leave it in the freezer overnight. Cut up a lemon so you have wedges to garnish the drink and fill up a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, too.
- Pour 2/3 ounce of Absolut vodka into the shaker, 2/3 ounce Limoncello, 1/2 ounce lemon juice, and 1/4 once simple syrup in there.
- Close the shaker and shake everything well. Pour some sugar on the cutting board and grab the shot glass from the freezer.
- Rub a lemon wedge on the rim of the shot glass and press the rim of the glass into the sugar.
- Pour your lemon drop shot into the glass, garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy.
Notes
- Full calories calculation is listed at the end of the main article here.
Calorie Calculation
Item | Calories |
2/3 ounce absolut vodka | 47 |
2/3 ounce limoncello (estimated) | 70 |
sugar est | 15 |
Simple syrup | 12.5 |
Total | 145 |
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