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Lemon Shot

The first impression is sour and citrus across a lean, light body. The drink is firm and warming and fairly approachable.

SourCitrus
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

1/2 oz Galliano

1/2 oz Absolut Citron

wedge Lemon

Bacardi Sugar

151 proof rum

Method
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.
Glass
Shot glass
Garnish
Citrus garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood
02Fried food

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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