Shots

Big Red

Served in a Shot Glass

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Shotalcoholic28.8% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

95 kcalCalories

28.8%ABV

6.7gSugar

8.9gCarbs

0.15Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1/2 ozIrish creamDairy Or Cream
1/2 ozGoldschlagerOther

How to Make It

Pour ingredients into 1 ounce shot glassPour

How to Serve

Glass: Shot Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CinnamonSpice

Supporting notes

Chocolate Vanilla SweetHotRich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.
PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Big Red?: The Big Red is a shot made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 28.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 95 calories.
What does a Big Red taste like?: Big Red has a flavour profile featuring Cinnamon, Spice, Chocolate, Vanilla. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Big Red?: Big Red pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Big Red?: The Big Red has an ABV of approximately 28.8%. That's approximately 0.15 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 95 kcal, 6.7g sugar, 8.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Big Red typically served?: Big Red is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Big Red?: If you enjoy Big Red, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Big Red be served?: Big Red is best served chilled in a shot glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Big Red with other shots. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.