Kool-Aid Shot
The Kool-Aid Shot is a strong vodka shot, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 41 out of 100
- Sweet
- 90 out of 100
- Fruity
- 85 out of 100
- Bitter
- 10 out of 100
- Boozy
- 82 out of 100
How to make a Kool-Aid Shot
To make a Kool-Aid Shot, build over ice in a rocks glass: 1½ oz vodka, 1½ oz Amaretto, 1½ oz Sloe gin, 1½ oz Triple sec and cranberry juice.
You'll need
- Vodka1½ oz
- Amaretto1½ oz
- Sloe gin1½ oz
- Triple sec1½ oz
- Cranberry juicesplash (¼ oz)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka, amaretto, sloe gin, triple sec and cranberry juice.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Vodka, amaretto and sloe gin only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Kool-Aid Shot questions
What does a Kool-Aid Shot taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 25% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Kool-Aid Shot?
About 25% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Kool-Aid Shot and an Orange Crush?
Both use vodka and Triple sec. The Kool-Aid Shot adds Amaretto, Sloe gin and cranberry juice, while the Orange Crush uses orange juice. The Kool-Aid Shot is built in the glass and served in a rocks glass; the Orange Crush is poured neat and served in a shot glass.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Kool-Aid Shot in?
A rocks glass.