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Lemon Shot

Lemon Shot is a shot made with Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon, and Sugar. The listed recipe is built and served in a Shot Glass.

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Shotalcoholic29.4% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

119 kcalCalories
29.4%ABV
8.9gSugar
11.1gCarbs
0.49Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ozGallianoLiqueur Modifier
  • 1/2 ozAbsolut CitronOther
  • single-shot garnish/float estimateLemonFruit
  • single-shot garnish/float estimateSugarSweetener
  • single-shot garnish/float estimate151 proof rumBase Spirit

How to Make It

  1. 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.Pour
  2. light rum with a lighter and let burn for a second.
  3. Do shot quickly and suck on lemon.
  4. If it is done correctly, this will taste like a shot of sweet lemonade.

How to Serve

Glass
Shot Glass
Temperature
Warm
Served Warm

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusSweet

Supporting notes

AniseHerbalVanillaTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugarsingle-shot garnish/float estimate

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes
Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Lemon Shot be served?
Lemon Shot is best served chilled in a shot glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.