3 minutes • Shot glass
Desert Flash
It tastes like a toast made under bright lights, with enough swagger for the record-brand angle.
Reposado tequila and grapefruit create a bittersweet, desert-dry profile, with agave smoothing the edges just enough to keep the shot sleek.
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Detailed description
Desert Flash is a spicy and savory shots built around tequila. It tastes like a toast made under bright lights, with enough swagger for the record-brand angle.
The build centers on 3/4 oz tequila reposado, 1/2 oz grapefruit liqueur, 1/4 oz grapefruit juice, and 1/4 oz agave syrup. In the glass, reposado tequila and grapefruit create a bittersweet, desert-dry profile, with agave smoothing the edges just enough to keep the shot sleek.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a shot glass. Serve it right after mixing so the salty or spicy finish stays bright and direct.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
Serve it right after mixing so the salty or spicy finish stays bright and direct.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz tequila reposado
- 1/2 oz grapefruit liqueur
- 1/4 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/4 oz agave syrup
How to make it
- Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass; Tajin rim optional when it suits the flavor profile.
Why this one works
Reposado tequila and grapefruit create a bittersweet, desert-dry profile, with agave smoothing the edges just enough to keep the shot sleek.
Make it your own
Salt, spice, or brine can take over fast, so make small adjustments and retaste before scaling it for a group.
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