Flaming Lemon Drop Shot

vodka

🥗Healthier: flavored vodka

💰Cheaper: grain alcohol

Flavored vodka adds variety while grain alcohol is often cheaper.

triple sec

🥗Healthier: orange liqueur

💰Cheaper: orange syrup

Orange syrup can mimic sweetness without the alcohol.

151-proof rum

💰Cheaper: overproof rum

Overproof rum is generally less expensive and can be used for the flame.

fresh lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice from concentrate

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Grab a shot glass and coat the rim with a mixture of sugar and salt.

Sprinkle sugar around the rim of the shot glass, ensuring it's smooth and not clumpy.

Pour in vodka, using any type of vodka available.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the shaker.

Add simple syrup to the shaker, explaining that sugar doesn't mix well with alcohol and simple syrup is easier to dissolve.

Shake the mixture well to combine and chill.

Leave a little room at the top of the shot glass after pouring the mixture in.

Slice a lemon into thin slices and place one on the rim of the shot glass.

Carefully float 151-proof rum on top of the drink by pouring it over the back of a spoon.

Ignite the layer of rum with a lighter or match, creating a flame.

Serve immediately, reminding to drink responsibly and blow out the flame before consuming.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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