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Tequila Slammer

Name: Tequila Slammer
Cuisine: Shot
Ingredients: 1 shot Tequila; 1 part 7-Up

Tequila Slammer combines Tequila, 7-Up in a shot served in a hurricane glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for summer patio.

Quick tags

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Quick fact

Tequila Slammer is usually served as a shot in a hurricane glass, and its identity is shaped by Tequila, 7-Up.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

2 total

Tequilaspirit - Alcoholic

1 shot

7-Upingredient - Non-alcoholic

1 part

How to make it

Build it step by step.

1 steps

Mix carefully to avoid releasing the dissolved CO2.

Method

Mixed

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Tequila Slammer is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, 7-Up.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio.

Glassware

Hurricane glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Tequila, 7-Up.

Best pairing

Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.

Serving style

Serve in a hurricane glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Tequila Slammer sits comfortably in the tequila cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Tequila Slammer is usually served as a shot in a hurricane glass, and its identity is shaped by Tequila, 7-Up.

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