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Easy Vodka Lemon Drop Shots (3 ingredients)

Fun shots for any party, these Easy Vodka Lemon Drop Shots with a granulated sugar rim are a fresh and festive treat that's ready in minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, lemon drop, shots, vodka
Servings: 10
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Sharon Farnell

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar

Ingredients

  • 6 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Simple Syrup

Serving

  • granulated sugar (for rimming shot glasses)
  • lemon slices or wedges, for serving 

Simple Syrup (if making homemade)

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

For the Lemon Drop Shots

  • 1. Set some granulated sugar on a plate.
    2. Moisten the rims of your shot glasses with lemon wedges, and dip into the sugar.
    3. Add 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker.
    4. Juice the lemons, and measure out 6 oz (¾ cup).
    5. Add lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup to the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously.
    6. Strain into shot glasses, and serve with lemon wedges.

For the Homemade Simple Syrup

  • Add sugar and water to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high, and bring to to a boil, and stir to dissolve sugar. Once boiling. reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Cool and serve. Leftover lasts in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks in an airtight container.

Notes

This recipe makes 10 standard 1.5-ounce shots. If using larger glasses, expect fewer servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg