Hot Shot
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 14.1% ABV ∙
The Hot Shot is a layered hot shooter of Galliano L'Autentico, hot filter coffee, and whipping cream, served warm in a shot glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-heat a glass
- Carefully layer in the warmed glass in the following order: Galliano L’Autentico liqueur 15 mlFilter coffee 15 mlWhipping cream 15 ml
Tips
- Pre-warm the shot glass with hot water and dry it completely before layering so the shot stays hot.
- Whip the cream to a loose, pourable consistency and float it slowly over the spoon so it sits on top instead of sinking into the coffee.
- Serve immediately after layering, while the glass is still warm and the layers are still distinct.
History
The Hot Shot is a Swedish creation attributed to bartender Bosse Bergström, who devised it for a coffee drink competition held in Stockholm in the late 1980s. The resulting layered shot of Galliano, hot filter coffee, and cream took hold under the Hot Shot name.
The drink spread quickly across Sweden and beyond in the late 1980s and 1990s, becoming closely associated with the Galliano brand.
FAQ
What is in a Hot Shot?
Three 15 ml layers in a warmed shot glass: Galliano L'Autentico on the bottom, hot filter coffee in the middle, and whipping cream floated on top.
How do you make a Hot Shot?
Warm the shot glass with hot water and dry it, and whip the cream to a loose, pourable consistency so it will float. Pour Galliano L'Autentico, then hot filter coffee, then the cream slowly over a spoon so the layers stay separate. Serve at once.
What alcohol is in a Hot Shot?
The only alcohol is Galliano L'Autentico, an Italian herbal liqueur with anise and vanilla notes; the rest is hot coffee and cream. It comes to about 14.1% ABV.
What is a Hot Shot at a bar?
A small hot shooter: Galliano, hot coffee and cream layered in a warmed shot glass. It is usually ordered after dinner or in cold weather, not sipped slowly like a mixed drink.
