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How to Make the YUMMIEST LEMON DROP Shots (easy drink for summer)

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Lemon Drop Cocktail

Cultural Context

The Lemon Drop Cocktail originated in the 1970s in San Francisco, gaining popularity as a refreshing and sweet drink. It's often enjoyed in social settings and is a favorite among those who appreciate citrus flavors. Today, variations abound, with some recipes incorporating flavored vodkas or additional fruit juices, making it a versatile choice for cocktail enthusiasts.

CocktailNLdrink
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce simple syrup
1 whole lemon
sugar
ice

vodka

🥗Healthier: vodka with lower alcohol content

💰Cheaper: grain alcohol

Lower alcohol vodka can reduce calories while maintaining flavor.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

1

Rim a shot glass with sugar.

2

In a mixing tin, pour 2 ounces of vodka.

3

Add 1 ounce of simple syrup to the mixing tin.

4

Cut half of the lemon and squeeze the juice into the mixing tin.

5

Be careful as lemons can be slippery when wet.

6

Add ice to the mixing tin.

7

Shake the mixture well.

8

Use a strainer to pour the mixture into the rimmed shot glass, blocking seeds from the lemon.

9

Add a sliver of lemon to the sugar for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

mixing tinshot glassstrainer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Lemon DropLemon Drop Martini

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