Perfect American Flag Cocktail Layered Shot Recipe for Easy Celebrations
A visually striking and festive layered shot featuring grenadine, vodka, and blue curaçao, perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz (30 ml) Grenadine Syrup
- 1 oz (30 ml) Vodka, chilled
- 1 oz (30 ml) Blue Curaçao, chilled
- Ice Cubes for chilling ingredients and glasses
- Optional: splash of Lemon Juice to brighten the vodka layer
Instructions
- Chill your vodka and blue curaçao in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Fill shot glasses with ice water to chill while prepping.
- Pour 1 oz (30 ml) of grenadine slowly into the bottom of each shot glass.
- Using a bar spoon or the back of a teaspoon, hold it just above the grenadine layer and slowly pour 1 oz (30 ml) of chilled vodka over the spoon to float atop the grenadine without mixing.
- Repeat the spoon technique to slowly pour 1 oz (30 ml) of chilled blue curaçao over the vodka layer to create the top blue stripe.
- Serve immediately to maintain distinct layers.
Notes
Chill all ingredients and glasses well before layering. Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon angled against the glass to keep layers distinct. Serve immediately as layers begin to blend after about 15 minutes. Adding a splash of lemon juice to vodka can help with layering by increasing density.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (approximatel
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
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