Burning Bush Shot
Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 34.7% ABV ∙
A Burning Bush Shot is a two-ingredient tequila reposado shooter spiked with dashes of hot pepper sauce, built straight in the glass. Agave warmth hits first, then the vinegar-forward hot sauce flares across the back of the throat for a sharp, fiery finish that's over in one swallow.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour Tequila reposado 30 ml into the chilled glass and then drop Hot pepper sauce 2 dashes over the top
- This will sink through the tequila
Tips
- Drop the hot sauce over the poured tequila and leave it alone — it sinks through on its own, so there is nothing to stir.
- Use exactly 2 dashes of hot pepper sauce; more overwhelms the reposado's oak notes, less leaves the shot flat and lacks the intended burn.
- Serve it straight down with no ice — the pre-chilled glass is enough, and dilution would blunt both the agave and the heat.
FAQ
How do you make a Burning Bush shot?
Build it directly in a shot glass: pour the tequila reposado in, then add a couple of dashes of red vinegar-based hot pepper sauce on top, and drink it in one go. No shaking, stirring, or ice is involved, which keeps the heat concentrated and immediate.
What is in a Burning Bush shot?
Tequila reposado and a few dashes of red vinegar-based hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, built together in a shot glass. It is a simple two-ingredient shooter with no juice, syrup, or mixer to soften the heat.
What glass is a Burning Bush served in?
A shot glass. It is meant to be downed in a single swallow rather than sipped, so no larger glassware is used.
Is a Burning Bush shot strong?
Yes, at roughly 34.7% ABV it is a full-strength shot, not a diluted mixed drink, since it is only tequila and a dash of hot sauce with no juice or syrup to cut the alcohol.
How many calories are in a Burning Bush shot?
About 69 calories per serving. It is also vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, and fits keto or low-calorie diets, since the only ingredients are tequila and a few dashes of hot sauce.
