Lemon Shot
Galliano and citrus vodka in a shot glass, capped with a sugared lemon wedge doused in 151 rum and briefly set alight. Done right, it goes down like flaming lemonade.
Hard
Difficulty
4 min
Time
120 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- SugarBacardi
- Overproof Rum
- Galliano½ oz
- Citron Vodka½ oz
- Lemon(optional) wedge
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Lemon Shot close to the original.
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instead of Overproof Rum
- Dark Rum— milder — the drink loses some kick
Instead of Galliano
- Yellow Chartreuse— more herbaceous
Instead of Citron Vodka
- Vodka— plain — add a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
Mix Galliano and Absolut Citron in a shot glass.
Lay lemon wedge sprinkled with sugar over glass and pour a rum over wedge and glass.
Light rum with a lighter and let burn for a second.
Do shot quickly and suck on lemon.
If it is done correctly, this will taste like a shot of sweet lemonade.
Pairs well with
Citrus vodka and overproof rum hit hard — salty bites soften the blow:
- Lemon-pepper wings
- Salted pretzel bites
- Parmesan popcorn
- Pickle chips
Similar taste
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