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Classic Lemon Drop Shot

A sweet-tart vodka shot inspired by lemon drop candies.

vodkaEasy~30% ABV
MethodShakeGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishsugared lemon wedge
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozvodka
  • Β½ ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • Β½ ozsimple syrup
  • sugared lemon wedgegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Rim a shot glass with sugar.
  2. 2Combine vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake until well chilled.
  4. 4Strain into the sugared shot glass.
  5. 5Serve with a sugar-coated lemon wedge as a chaser.
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History & Origin

The Lemon Drop was created in the 1970s by Norman Jay Hobday in San Francisco. Named after the sugar-coated lemon candies.

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