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Universal Shot layered in a shot glass showing green, pink, and clear stripes
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Universal Shot

A fruity and balanced cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 19.3% ABV ∙

The Universal Shot is a layered vodka shot of green melon liqueur, fresh pink grapefruit juice, and vodka, built in three distinct stripes.

Ingredients

1
Servings
  • Green melon liqueurGreen melon liqueur15 ml
  • Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)15 ml
  • VodkaVodka15 ml

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Refrigerate all ingredients
  3. Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Green melon liqueur 15 ml · Pink grapefruit juice 15 ml · Vodka 15 ml

Tips

  • Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to keep the stripes from mixing.

FAQ

What is in a Universal Shot?

Green melon liqueur, fresh pink grapefruit juice and vodka, 15 ml each, layered in that order from the bottom up rather than shaken or stirred. Served chilled, it is about 19.3% ABV.

Tags

  • Vodka
  • Liquid candy
  • Global
  • Dinner party
  • House party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Balanced
  • Fruity

Tags

  • Vodka
  • Liquid candy
  • Global
  • Dinner party
  • House party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Balanced
  • Fruity

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