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Shot-gun

The Shot-gun is a very strong whiskey shot, sweet and smoky on the palate. Layered and served in a shot glass.

Flavor profile

Sweet
65 out of 100
Smoky
59 out of 100
Boozy
100 out of 100

How to make a Shot-gun

To make a Shot-gun, layer carefully into a shot glass: 1 oz jim beam, 1 oz jack daniels and 1 oz wild turkey.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour the ingredients into a shot glass one at a time, heaviest first (usually the sweetest, lowest-proof liquid) and lightest last.

  2. 2

    Pour slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the drink, so each layer floats on the one below.

  3. 3

    Serve straight away, before the layers mix.

Why pour slowly? Heavier liquids sink, so pouring gently over a spoon lets each layer float on the one below.

80% match

3 Wise Men

Another whiskey shot

75% match

Damned If You Do

Another whiskey shot

70% match

Whiskey Highball

Very similar flavor

69% match

Turkeyball

Another whiskey shot

Shot-gun questions

What does a Shot-gun taste like, and is it sweet?

Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and smoky, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 42% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in a Shot-gun?

About 42% ABV after pouring, close to a neat spirit.

What's the difference between a Shot-gun and a 3 Wise Men?

Both use jack daniels. The Shot-gun adds wild turkey. The Shot-gun is layered and served in a shot glass; the 3 Wise Men is poured neat and served in a highball glass.

What glass do you serve a Shot-gun in?

A shot glass.