Purple Hooter
Vodka, raspberry liqueur and lime. A 1980s party shot.
Shaken · Shot glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 15 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Raspberry liqueur
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 15 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml raspberry liqueur into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Serve
Tip
Shake with ice and strain.
About the Purple Hooter
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.
Purple Hooter FAQ
What's in a Purple Hooter?
15 ml vodka, 15 ml raspberry liqueur, 10 ml fresh lime juice.
How strong is a Purple Hooter?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Purple Hooter?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Purple Hooter in?
A shot glass, about 60 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No shot glass? Use a small liqueur glass.
