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Lemon Drop Shot in a shot glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Lemon Drop Shot recipe

ShakenShot glassNo ice28% ABV110 kcal

The Lemon Drop Shot is a shot, made with citrus vodka, triple sec and lemon juice, served in a shot glass. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 28% ABV in the glass, roughly 13 g of alcohol and about 110 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Lemon Drop Shot ingredients

Citrus vodka30 ml (1 oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)
Lemon juice15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Lemon Drop Shot

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled shot glass.
  4. Garnish with sugared lemon slice.
Glass
Shot glass
Ice
None
Garnish
Sugared lemon slice
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Lemon Drop Shot: quick answers

How strong is a Lemon Drop Shot?
About 28% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 13 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Lemon Drop Shot?
About 110 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Lemon Drop Shot served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Lemon Drop Shot have?
3 in total: citrus vodka, triple sec and lemon juice. Simple enough to make at home.

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