CLASSIC · VODKA

Kool-Aid Shot

Name: Kool-Aid Shot
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Vodka; 30 ml Amaretto; 30 ml Sloe Gin; 30 ml Triple Sec; splash Cranberry Juice

A punchy, candy-bright party shooter that layers vodka, amaretto, sloe gin, and triple sec with a splash of cranberry for a nostalgic, fruit-forward hit that drinks like grown-up Kool-Aid.

Ingredients

Vodka30 ml

Amaretto30 ml

Sloe Gin30 ml

Triple Sec30 ml

Cranberry Juicesplash

Glassware

Shot glass

Chilled.

Flavor

Almond · Caramel · Cherry · Heat (burn) · Orange

Estimated profile

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Method

1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add vodka, amaretto, sloe gin, and triple sec.
3
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
4
Strain into a shot glass or serve over ice in an old-fashioned glass.
5
Add cranberry juice and stir briefly to combine.
6
Serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The sloe gin is the secret backbone here - its dark berry tartness stops the drink from tipping into cloying sweetness, so don't skip it or substitute with a neutral gin. Keep the cranberry to a true splash (about 15ml) to maintain the vivid color without diluting the punch.

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