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.
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
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
Nutrition
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! 😀
I love the drink and the story behind it I remember my daughter heading off to college too and I think the cause it so worth it x
Thanks, Amber! Time flies by so fast, now I'm sending my granddaughter off to kindergarten. 🙁
You created a special memory for both you and your daughter with that trip. The drinks look amazing. Pinning to my Cocktail Hour board. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.
Oh, I have to check your board out. I love cocktails 🙂
Mmmm. This looks so good. And what a special trip to inspire the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Thanks, Leslie, and thank you for stopping by!
Sounds like the perfect little drink to enjoy during these last days of warm weather! Thank you for sharing at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I've pinned and shared on social media.
Yes, it is. Soon we'll be looking for a drink to keep us warm 🙂
fruity and refreshing! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
It really is, plus relaxing, LOL! 😉
A worthy cause and gorgeous drink! Your pictures are so tempting.
Thank you, Sandra!
These are so pretty and tempting. They look delicious.
Thanks, Leanna! They're pretty tasty 😉
This looks so crisp and refreshing. A perfect tribute to Florida. Thank you.
Thank you, Debra! Hope you're well 🙂
This recipe looks super good!!! Pinning to my Drinks Board, thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping in!!!
This looks so refreshing and delicious! I will definitely have to try!
I hope you do! Thanks for stopping in 🙂
Definitely shot strength!
That's a good thing, right? 😉
Oh, I’m making this tonight! Cheers!
Awesome! Cheers, Kate 😀
This sounds like the perfect drink!
I agree! 😀
Beautiful as always, Jas! How lucky that the two of you got to take a trip together before life got crazy again. What a fun memory and I could see how these would bring those feeling flooding back. What a great taste of Florida!
Thanks, Carlee! Definitely a happy taste of Florida 😀
I love vodka drinks and if there's citrus, especially Florida citrus, involved, all the better! So glad you and your daughter made such a special trip to Florida. If you ever make it back, look me up!
Thanks, Ellen! Will do 🙂 I can't even imagine the stress these hurricanes are putting you through. Hopefully, they are done devastating people. 🙁
This looks so refreshing!
Hi, Anne! It really is refreshing 🙂
Love hearing about your memories of going to Florida with your daughter. 🙂
Thanks, Val! It was truly a very special time 🙂
Gorgeous photos, as usual, Jas! I can taste this drink just looking at them! Yum!
Thank you, Beth! Would go great with your peach cobbler 😉
What a perfect memory and what a wonderful cocktail! I love it. P~
Thank you so much!
Perfect little drink to help ease the stress of all affected by Harvey, Irma and now Maria.
There are too many, that's for sure. Thanks for stopping in, Wendy!