Lemon Drop Shot (Only 3 Ingredients!)

If you’re into sweet and tangy sweets, you’re going to love this A lemon shot. This is the best shot recipe for any occasion. This lemon shot recipe only requires 3 ingredients: vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. This is the recipe for the lemon martini’s sister drink.

A few squeezes here and a few smoothies there, and you’ll have a tempting lemon shot.

If you like shot recipes, you’ll love our Pink Starburst Shooter, Mexican Candy Shot, White Tea Shot, or Green Tea Shooter.

Recipe for lemon shots

This lemon drop drink is ready to throw in less than 5 minutes. Shot recipes with minimal ingredients are our favorites! We’re not into complicated drinks for obvious reasons.

What’s in a lemon shot?

Wondering what’s in lemon drop pills? Just a few ingredients: vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Here are some shopping tips:

• vodka – Be sure to use a brand of vodka that you enjoy. Any brand will work, but if you go for the bottom shelf, you’ll taste it. Our favorite mid-range vodka brands are SKYY and Smirnoff.
• lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice is better than the jarred garbage.

How to make a lemon drop

Just a few quick steps stand between you and a shot glass full of lemony goodness! Here’s how to make lemon shots:

• Place 1-2 tablespoons. Sugar on a small plate. Make it fancy by mixing in some lemon zest.
• Place 1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup on a second small plate. Dip the top of the zero cup in the simple syrup followed by the sugar to coat. set aside.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice followed by vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake well for 15-20 seconds.
• Pour the mixture into a shot glass and pour!

Substitute for simple syrup

We prefer to make homemade simple syrup versus using the pre-made stuff. If you want to make your own, just follow this quick syrup recipe:

Homemade simple syrup recipe

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup of water

Add both to a small pot over high heat. Heat until the sugar melts. Remove from heat and cool before continuing.

decorating ideas

Cute decorations make everything better. Here’s what we use to garnish a lemon shot.

• Lemon wedges
• Fresh mint leaves
• Edge of lemon sugar

Variations

It’s always fun to mix things up! Here are some ideas:

Citron Vodka – Use etrog or citrus vodka instead of regular vodka for an extra citrus kick.

real sugar Use granulated sugar instead of simple syrup. Just use 2 teaspoons of sugar per batch.

simple lemon syrup – If making your own simple syrup, squeeze a little lemon juice into the mixture to make a lemon simple syrup.

Tips for drinking

• This lemon shot recipe can easily be turned into a lemon drink to serve on a larger scale. There is no need to edit the proportions. Just throw them all into a pitcher and shake over ice when you’re ready to party!
• Don’t you have simple syrup? Use honey or agave. If pressed for another option, use fresh lemon. Simply rub a slice on top edges to coat before dipping in sugar

No cocktail shaker?

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, just add everything to a large glass with ice and stir until mixed. Immediately pour the lemon drop shot into shot glasses, because you don’t want the ice to water down the lemon drink.

when to serve

Lemon balls are perfect for any occasion.

• Bachelorette party
• birthday party
• Sunday brunch
• Girls weekend
• Graduation party