
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
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
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




