Lemon Drop
The Lemon Drop is a citrusy shot made with Vodka, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup. It is shaken and served in a shot glass, about 16% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Shot glass
- Served
- Shot
- Strength
- About 16% ABV
- Family
- Shot
- Flavour
- Citrus
Ingredients
- 30mlVodka
- 15mlLemon Juice
- 10mlSimple Syrup
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a sugar-rimmed shot glass.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Lemon Drop
Created in the 1970s at Henry Africa's bar in San Francisco. Named for its resemblance to lemon drop candy.
Missing something?
- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Vodka, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup
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