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Sloe Tequila

Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass

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Shotalcoholic27.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

119 kcalCalories
27.5%ABV
4.8gSugar
7.3gCarbs
0.93Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients, requires blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

  • single-shot normalized estimateBlanco tequilaBase Spirit
  • single-shot normalized estimateSloe ginBase Spirit
  • single-shot normalized estimateFresh Lime JuiceJuice
Tools:Blender

How to Make It

  1. Combine ingredients with 1/2 cup crushed ice in blender on low speed.Blended
  2. Pour into old-fashioned glass.Pour
  3. Add cucumber twist.Add

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Crushed ice
Method
Blended
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusAgave

Supporting notes

BotanicalEarthyHerbalJuniperPeppery

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Taco NightSuggested from its agave and peppery 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

TacosMexican FoodSpicy Food

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-FreeVeganVegetarian

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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Blanco Tequilasingle-shot normalized estimate

Reposado TequilaWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener or citrus.
What changes
Reposado tequila can replace blanco tequila when a rounder, lightly oaked variation is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes too intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace blanco tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Lime Juicesingle-shot normalized estimate

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
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 Sloe Tequila?
The Sloe Tequila is a shot made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 27.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 119 calories.
What does a Sloe Tequila taste like?
Sloe Tequila has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Agave, Botanical, Earthy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Sloe Tequila?
Sloe Tequila pairs well with Tacos, Mexican Food, Spicy Food. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Sloe Tequila?
The Sloe Tequila has an ABV of approximately 27.5%. That's approximately 0.93 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 119 kcal, 4.8g sugar, 7.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Sloe Tequila typically served?
Sloe Tequila is often suggested for Party, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Sloe Tequila?
If you enjoy Sloe Tequila, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Sloe Tequila be served?
Sloe Tequila is best served chilled in a shot glass or Old-Fashioned 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 Sloe Tequila 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.