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Lemon Shot

Lemon Shot

Lemon Shot brings sour, citrus notes in a light and clean style. At approximately 22% ABV, it is a confident, spirit-forward choice.

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

TASTE PROFILE

What it feels like in the glass

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal1
Smoky0

FOOD PAIRING

Consider it with

01Seafood
02Fried food

Pairings are editorial guidance. Recipes and serving styles vary by venue.

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