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Built · 1 serving

Shot-gun

A balanced built cocktail combining bourbon, tennessee whiskey, high proof bourbon.

Short answer

Shot-gun is a built cocktail made with bourbon, tennessee whiskey, and high-proof bourbon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Shot-gun ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Shot-gun ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Tennessee whiskey20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
High-proof bourbon20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Shot-gun

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the bar spoon.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, tennessee whiskey, high proof bourbon separately and keep them in the specified layer order.

  3. 03

    Pour the first ingredient carefully into the base of the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Pour the bourbon into a clean large shot glass, add the Tennessee whiskey slowly, float the high-proof bourbon carefully over the back of a bar spoon as the final upper layer, remove the spoon, and serve immediately without ice, flame, or garnish.

  5. 05

    Keep the finished layers undisturbed; do not stir or add ice after layering.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Shot-gun taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Shot-gun questions

What is in a Shot-gun?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, tennessee whiskey, and high-proof bourbon.

How long does a Shot-gun take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Shot-gun prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Shot-gun alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B051https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=16985 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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