Shots

Bruised Heart

Served in a Shot Glass

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Shotalcoholic19.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

127 kcalCalories

19.8%ABV

9.2gSugar

12.2gCarbs

0.66Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1/2 ozVodkaUnknown
1/2 ozChambord raspberry liqueurUnknown
1/2 ozPeachtree schnappsUnknown
1/2 ozCranberry juiceUnknown

How to Make It

Pour all ingredients in a mixing tin over ice, stir, and strain into shot glassStirred

How to Serve

Glass: Shot Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Berry Fruit

Supporting notes

PeachRaspberryVanilla Fruity Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1/2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice1/2 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Bruised Heart?: The Bruised Heart is a shot made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 127 calories.
What does a Bruised Heart taste like?: Bruised Heart has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Berry, Fruit, Peach. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Bruised Heart?: The Bruised Heart has an ABV of approximately 19.8%. That's approximately 0.66 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 127 kcal, 9.2g sugar, 12.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Bruised Heart?: If you enjoy Bruised Heart, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Bruised Heart be served?: Bruised Heart 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 Bruised Heart 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.