Taste profile
Strong, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumShot glass
Cocktail guide
Lemon Shot
Lemon Shot combines Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon, Sugar in a shot served in a shot glass. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for house party.
Quick fact
Lemon Shot is usually served as a shot in a shot glass, and its identity is shaped by Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
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- 1Mix 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.
- 2Do shot quickly and suck on lemon.
- 3If it is done correctly, this will taste like a shot of sweet lemonade.
Method
Built
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Lemon Shot is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Shot glass
Method
Built
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness, a spirit-forward finish with support from Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a shot glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Lemon Shot sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Lemon Shot is usually served as a shot in a shot glass, and its identity is shaped by Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Shot
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Shot glass
Method
Built
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon.
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