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Liquorice Shot in a chilled shot glass
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Liquorice Shot

A sweet and herbal cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 24.6% ABV ∙

The Liquorice Shot is a shooter of vodka, sambuca, and crème de cassis, shaken and fine-strained into a chilled shot glass.

Ingredients

1
Servings
  • VodkaVodka15 ml
  • SambucaSambuca15 ml
  • Crème de CassisCrème de Cassis10 ml

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 15 ml · Sambuca 15 ml · Crème de Cassis 10 ml
  3. Fine strain into the chilled glass

Tips

  • Give it a hard, quick shake of about 10 seconds; that chills such a small shot without watering it down.

FAQ

What is a licorice shot called?

A Liquorice Shot: vodka, sambuca and crème de cassis, shaken and strained into a chilled shot glass. The sambuca gives it the black-licorice taste.

How do you make a black licorice shot?

Shake 15 ml vodka, 15 ml sambuca and 10 ml crème de cassis hard with ice for about 10 seconds, then fine-strain into a chilled shot glass. The sambuca brings the licorice, the cassis adds dark berry sweetness, and the vodka adds strength.

Tags

  • Vodka
  • Liquid candy
  • Europe
  • Winter holidays
  • House party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Herbal
  • Sweet

Tags

  • Vodka
  • Liquid candy
  • Europe
  • Winter holidays
  • House party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Herbal
  • Sweet

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