- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 cup ice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Combine the sugar and lemon zest in a small plate or bowl.
- Rub the lemon wedge around the rims of two shot glasses.
- Dip the rims into the sugar and lemon zest mixture.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker and shake until cold.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish the glasses with wedges or slices of lemon, if desired.