57 T-Bird Shot
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 29.4% ABV ∙
The 57 T-Bird Shot is an equal-parts shaken shot of vodka, orange-flavored Cognac liqueur, and amaretto, fine-strained into a chilled shot glass. Nutty amaretto sweetness meets a citrusy Cognac-orange note and a clean vodka backbone, finishing warm and quick — built for a round of shots, not sipping.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 15 mlCognac orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier) 15 mlAmaretto liqueur 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
Tips
- Shake all three equal-part spirits hard with ice for 8-10 seconds since there's no juice or syrup to dilute; under-shaking leaves the sip harsh and syrupy-hot.
- Use a small handful of standard cubes rather than one large cube so the short shake chills and dilutes this spirit-only mix quickly without over-watering it.
- Fine-strain into a chilled shot glass to catch any ice shards, since the equal vodka, orange liqueur, and amaretto blend is served neat with no garnish to mask cloudiness.
- Pre-chill the shot glass in the freezer for a few minutes so the shaken mix stays cold through the sip, as the small volume warms fast at room temperature.
History
The 57 T-Bird Shot takes its name from the 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a car nicknamed the "T-Bird" that became an emblem of 1950s American teenage cool, later celebrated in the Beach Boys song "Fun, Fun, Fun." No creator, bar, or specific date of invention for the cocktail itself is documented; it circulates as a standard modern shot recipe in bartending guides, with variants adding a splash of juice known by regional nicknames such as "California Plates" or "Florida Plates."
