Who doesn't love a shot of summer after a long day? This citrus drop shot is perfect to use up leftover orange, lemons, and limes. And it's so quick and easy to make.
When my daughter graduated from college, the two of us took a road trip to Florida. At the time, I was a single mom who only started building her life in the States a decade ago and this vacation meant everything to me. Of course, her accomplishment was worth celebrating across the country but this journey was a selfish gift for myself.
Not because I wanted to visit Florida, which I did, but because I knew this was my last chance to spend a few days alone with my only child. The last time for just the two of us without daily chores and responsibilities, her friends, job, and her boyfriend who, I suspected, had intentions to "put a ring on it" soon.
That was the last time I had my little girl just to myself. And the Orange State was a perfect place to bond.
Florida has a special place in my heart.
So when my blogging friends asked if I'd like to take part in a blog hop "Food Bloggers for Florida", just as we did for Texas, I did not hesitate.
My daughter and I enjoyed this citrus drop shot back then, so it comes as no surprise that I'm sharing the recipe. Every time the orange scent hits my nostrils, memories of our fun time together come rushing back.
Helping raise the funds and support the beautiful State devastated by hurricane Irma is the least I can do.
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Florida Citrus Drop Shot in 60 Seconds
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Ingredients:
Serves 4
- 1 orange
- 2 lemons
- 2 limes
- 6 oz. vodka
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- ice cubes
- sugar for the rim, optional
~ Free Tip ~
- Use flavored vodka like lemon, lime, orange or tangerine to intensify the flavor. Or substitute vodka with sparkling water for a non-alcoholic beverage.
- Instead of regular sugar, use colored sparkling sugar (found next to sprinkles in baking isles).
Directions:
- With a citrus juicer, squeezer or a reamer juice the orange, lemons, and limes.
- Combine the citrus juices, vodka, honey, and ice cubes in a drink shaker and shake firmly.
- Rim the shot glasses with sugar, if using.
- Pour the mixture into shot glasses and serve.
ESSENTIALS
for Florida Citrus Drop Shot
- Citrus Juicer, Squeezer, or Reamer. For juicing one citrus I usually use a reamer, for a lemonade a juicer, and for some serious juicing I use this monster juicer. I do not own a squeezer. Yet 🙂
- Drink Shaker. A mason jar works well too. Close it tight and shake. Pour over ice.
- Stemmed Shot Glasses. Regular shot glasses are fine although the stemmed ones look fancier and appropriate for this cocktail-like shot.
- Orange or yellow Sparkling Sugar. I used leftover sugar crystals from last Easter. With this rainbow pack, it's easy to rim glasses for any beverage.
Florida Citrus Drop Shot in 60 Seconds
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 2 lemons
- 2 limes
- 6 oz. vodka
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- ice cubes
- sugar for the rim optional
Instructions
- With a citrus juicer, squeezer or a reamer juice the orange, lemons, and limes.
- Combine the citrus juices, vodka, honey, and ice cubes in a drink shaker and shake firmly.
- Rim the shot glasses with sugar, if using.
- Pour the mixture into shot glasses and serve.
Notes
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See this recipe featured on Little Miss Dexterous, Southern Beauty Guide, The Cottage Market, Olives & Okra, and Sew Historically.
#foodbloggers4FL
If you'd like to join us in helping Florida, here is a list of reputable organizations as well as Charity Navigator:
- American Red Cross
- Volunteer Florida
- Miami Diaper Bank
- Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
- South Florida Wildlife Center
- Heart of Florida United Way
- All Faiths Food Bank
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
- Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
- Fondos Unidos
- Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
- St. John Community Foundation
- Anguilla Beaches
Jas I've never been to Florida but I sure know about citrus fruits. This looks like a fun drink to make and so easy too.
Thanks, Mary! You don't need Florida when you have Greece and citrus orchard, LOL. Hope your new life in NY is shaping up nicely 🙂
This looks awesome. Plus it fights colds right? LOL
Ha, ha, I love that excuse 😉 Thanks, Elise!!
The drink looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It! You're one of my features today.
Thank you, Lina! You made my day, it's such an honor! 😀