Lemon Shot

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.

35% ABVStrongShots

Hard

Difficulty

4 min

Time

120 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Sugar· not in your barBacardi

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

  • Overproof Rum· not in your bar

    Or swap: Dark Rum — milder — the drink loses some kick

  • Galliano· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Yellow Chartreuse — more herbaceous

  • Citron Vodka· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Vodka — plain — add a squeeze of lemon

  • Lemon(optional)· not in your bar wedge

Instructions

  1. Mix Galliano and Absolut Citron in a shot glass.

  2. Lay lemon wedge sprinkled with sugar over glass and pour a rum over wedge and glass.

  3. Light rum with a lighter and let burn for a second.

  4. Do shot quickly and suck on lemon.

  5. 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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