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Kool-Aid Slammer

Served in a Shot Glass

Shotalcoholic21.3% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

41 kcalCalories
21.3%ABV
1.6gSugar
1.6gCarbs
0.35Std 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 oz GrapeKool-AidOther
  • 1/2 ozVodkaBase Spirit

How to Make It

  1. Fill half the shot glass with the kool-aid first.Fill
  2. Then put a paper towel over the top of the glass and slowly pour in the vodka.Pour
  3. If you do it right, you should be able to see that the two liquids are separated, with the vodka on top.Top
  4. Now slam it!
  5. The last thing you'll taste is the kool-aid.

How to Serve

Glass
Shot Glass

Taste profile

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
  • Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Kool-Aid Slammer?
The Kool-Aid Slammer is a shot made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 41 calories.
What does a Kool-Aid Slammer taste like?
The flavour of Kool-Aid Slammer depends on the specific ingredients and measures used. Expect a balance of the key spirits and mixers in the recipe.
How strong is a Kool-Aid Slammer?
The Kool-Aid Slammer has an ABV of approximately 21.3%. That's approximately 0.35 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 41 kcal, 1.6g sugar, 1.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Kool-Aid Slammer typically served?
Kool-Aid Slammer is often suggested for Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Kool-Aid Slammer?
If you enjoy Kool-Aid Slammer, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Kool-Aid Slammer be served?
Kool-Aid Slammer 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 Kool-Aid Slammer 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.