Shots

Shot-gun

Shot-gun is a shot made with Bourbon, Jack Daniels, and Wild Turkey. The listed recipe is built and served in a Shot Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Shotalcoholic43.4% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

224 kcalCalories

43.4%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

2.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easylayered drink

Why: 3 ingredients, layered drink

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 partBourbonOther
1 partJack DanielsBase Spirit
1 ozWild TurkeyOther

How to Make It

Pour one part Jack Daneils and one part Jim Beam into shot glass then float Wild Turkey on top.Pour

How to Serve

Glass: Shot Glass
Temperature: Warm

Served Warm

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Caramel Oak Vanilla

Supporting notes

Spice

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice 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

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

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

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan Vegetarian

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Bourbon1 part

Rye WhiskeyWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetener if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Rye whiskey can replace bourbon when a spicier, drier version is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How should Shot-gun be served?: Shot-gun 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.