3 minutes • Shot glass
Snakebite
Sharp and rugged, this one feels like a back-bar dare that survived into legend.
A rough-edged rush of whiskey and Yukon Jack meets a hard squeeze of lime, giving the shot a biting, almost feral tartness.
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Detailed description
Snakebite is a citrus shots built around whiskey. Sharp and rugged, this one feels like a back-bar dare that survived into legend.
The build centers on 1/2 oz Yukon Jack, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz whiskey. In the glass, a rough-edged rush of whiskey and Yukon Jack meets a hard squeeze of lime, giving the shot a biting, almost feral tartness.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a shot glass. Serve it ice-cold and pour promptly so the citrus edge stays sharp instead of flattening out.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
Serve it ice-cold and pour promptly so the citrus edge stays sharp instead of flattening out.
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz Yukon Jack
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz whiskey
How to make it
- Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.
Why this one works
A rough-edged rush of whiskey and Yukon Jack meets a hard squeeze of lime, giving the shot a biting, almost feral tartness.
Make it your own
If you want a drier version, pull the sweet element back slightly and let the whiskey carry more of the finish.
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