Pear Drop Shot
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 23.6% ABV ∙
The Pear Drop Shot shakes equal parts citron vodka, lychee liqueur and pear-and-cognac liqueur, fine-strained into a chilled shot glass. Sweet and fruity with a citrus lift, the lychee's floral perfume giving way to a soft, pear-and-brandy warmth on the finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Citron vodka 15 mlLychee liqueur 15 mlPear & Cognac liqueur 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
Tips
- Pre-chill the glass before straining — a shot this small warms fast and loses its crisp edge in a room-temperature glass.
- Shake hard and fine-strain so no ice shards or pulp dilute the small, concentrated pour.
FAQ
What is in a Pear Drop Shot?
A Pear Drop Shot is equal parts citron vodka, lychee liqueur, and pear-and-cognac liqueur, shaken with ice and fine-strained into a chilled shot glass. It comes in at about 23.6% ABV and around 113 calories per serving, and is vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free.
How do you make a Pear Drop Shot?
Pre-chill a shot glass, then shake the citron vodka, lychee liqueur, and pear-and-cognac liqueur hard with ice. Fine-strain into the chilled glass so no ice reaches the drink, leaving a smooth, cold shot.
What is a drop shot?
A drop shot generally refers to a layered shooter where one ingredient is dropped into a glass of another, but the name is also used loosely for small mixed shots like the Pear Drop Shot, which is fully shaken and strained rather than layered or dropped.
