Burning Bush Shot
A spicy and bitter tequila cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 37.7% ABV ∙
A Burning Bush Shot is a two-ingredient tequila reposado shooter spiked with dashes of hot pepper sauce, built straight in the glass.
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
- Stick to two dashes of hot sauce. More buries the reposado's oak; fewer and the shot loses its burn.
FAQ
How do you make a Burning Bush shot?
Build it in a chilled shot glass: pour in the tequila reposado, then drop two dashes of red, vinegar-based hot pepper sauce on top so they sink through it. No shaking, stirring or ice, which keeps the heat concentrated and immediate.
What is in a Burning Bush shot?
30 ml tequila reposado and two dashes of a red, vinegar-based hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco. Nothing else: 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 37.7% ABV it is a full-strength shot rather than a diluted mixed drink.
