Tequila Slammer
Tequila and lemonade in a shot glass. Slam it on the table so it fizzes, then drink straight away.
Built in glass · Shot glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 25 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 25 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 25 ml tequila (blanco) into the glass
- Pour 25 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda) into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Cover the glass with your hand before you slam it.
About the Tequila Slammer
The Tequila Slammer, or "Tequila Boom Boom", is a party ritual from the late 20th century. The glass is covered and slammed on the table to make the drink foam, then drunk in one go.
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.
Tequila Slammer FAQ
What's in a Tequila Slammer?
25 ml tequila (blanco), 25 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda).
How strong is a Tequila Slammer?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Tequila Slammer?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Tequila Slammer in?
A shot glass, about 60 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No shot glass? Use a small liqueur glass.
