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Arizona Antifreeze

The Arizona Antifreeze is a strong vodka shot, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a shot glass.

Arizona Antifreeze cocktail: green drink in a shot glass

Flavor profile

Tart
70 out of 100
Sweet
91 out of 100
Fruity
70 out of 100
Boozy
60 out of 100

How to make an Arizona Antifreeze

To make an Arizona Antifreeze, build in a shot glass: ⅓ oz vodka, ⅓ oz Midori melon liqueur and ⅓ oz sweet and sour.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour into a shot glass: vodka, Midori melon liqueur and sweet and sour.

  2. 2

    Stir briefly to mix.

Why build it in the glass? Vodka, Midori melon liqueur and sweet and sour only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

Arizona Antifreeze questions

What does an Arizona Antifreeze taste like?

Mostly sweet and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 18% ABV once mixed.

How strong is an Arizona Antifreeze?

About 18% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.

What's the difference between an Arizona Antifreeze and a 501 Blue?

Both use vodka and sweet and sour. The Arizona Antifreeze adds Midori melon liqueur, while the 501 Blue uses Blue Curacao, Blueberry schnapps and 7-up. Both are built in the glass, but the Arizona Antifreeze goes in a shot glass and the 501 Blue in a highball glass. The Arizona Antifreeze is the stronger of the two.

What glass do you serve an Arizona Antifreeze in?

A shot glass.