3 minutes • Chilled shot glass
Spotlight Snap
Bright, camera-friendly citrus energy makes this a natural fit for the world-record story.
Blue curaçao brings candied orange flavor, but the lime keeps it taut and refreshing, with just enough sweetness to make the color feel justified.
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Detailed description
Spotlight Snap is a citrus shots built around vodka. Bright, camera-friendly citrus energy makes this a natural fit for the world-record story.
The build centers on 3/4 oz vodka, 1/2 oz blue curaçao, 1/4 oz lime juice, and 1/4 oz simple syrup. In the glass, blue curaçao brings candied orange flavor, but the lime keeps it taut and refreshing, with just enough sweetness to make the color feel justified.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a chilled 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
Chilled 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
- 3/4 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz blue curaçao
- 1/4 oz lime juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
How to make it
- Shake hard with ice and strain into a chilled shot glass.
Why this one works
Blue curaçao brings candied orange flavor, but the lime keeps it taut and refreshing, with just enough sweetness to make the color feel justified.
Make it your own
If you want a drier version, pull the sweet element back slightly and let the vodka carry more of the finish.
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