Mad Dog
Vodka with raspberry syrup and a few drops of hot sauce. Poland's "Wściekły Pies" party shot.
Layered · Shot glass · Advanced · about 2 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 25 ml Vodka
- 10 ml Raspberry syrup
- 2 dashes Hot sauce
Method
- Layer 25 ml vodka
- Layer 10 ml raspberry syrup
- Layer 2 dashes hot sauce
- Serve
Tip
Pour the syrup first, then the vodka over a spoon, then the hot sauce.
About the Mad Dog
"Wściekły pies", "mad dog", is a Polish party shot of vodka, raspberry syrup and hot sauce.
The shot and layered family. Layered drinks go back to the 19th-century pousse-café, where liqueurs were stacked by weight in a narrow glass. Short party shots became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Layering works because sweeter, heavier liquids sink and lighter spirits float.
Mad Dog FAQ
What's in a Mad Dog?
25 ml vodka, 10 ml raspberry syrup, 2 dashes hot sauce.
How strong is a Mad Dog?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Mad Dog?
Neither. Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Mad Dog in?
A shot glass, about 60 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No shot glass? Use a small liqueur glass.
