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Damned if you do

Name: Damned if you do
Cuisine: Shot
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Whiskey; 0.25 oz Hot Damn

Damned if you do combines Whiskey, Hot Damn in a shot served in a shot glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Quick fact

Damned if you do is usually served as a shot in a shot glass, and its identity is shaped by Whiskey, Hot Damn.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

2 total

Whiskeyspirit - Alcoholic

0.75 oz

Hot Damningredient - Non-alcoholic

0.25 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

3 steps

1Pour into shot glass.
2Put in mouth.
3Repeat as deemed necessary.

Method

Built

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Damned if you do is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Whiskey, Hot Damn.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for cozy night in.

Glassware

Shot glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Whiskey, Hot Damn.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a shot glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Damned if you do sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Damned if you do is usually served as a shot in a shot glass, and its identity is shaped by Whiskey, Hot Damn.

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