Lemony Sugar Rush

This Lemon Drop Shot is a sweet and tart cocktail that is perfect for those who love a burst of citrus flavor. With lemon-flavored vodka, Cointreau or triple sec, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a sugar-coated rim, this cocktail is a delightful marriage of sweet and tart flavors. It's a popular choice for those who enjoy refreshing and zesty drinks.

Lemony Sugar Rush

A sweet and tart Lemon Drop Shot with lemon-flavored vodka, Cointreau or triple sec, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, garnished with a sugar-coated rim and lemon wedge.

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Prep Time 1 mins
Total Time 1 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces lemon-flavored vodka, Citron
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau liqueur or 1/2 ounce triple sec
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 lemon wedge

Instructions

  1. Wet the rim of a cocktail glass and dip in sugar to coat the rim.
  2. Put any remaining sugar into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Add the lemon-flavored vodka, Cointreau or triple sec, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the shaker.
  4. Shake the ingredients about 10 times.
  5. Strain the mixture into the sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
  7. Suck on the lemon wedge between sips to enjoy the sweet and tart flavors.