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Tequila Slammer

Tequila Slammer is a shot made with Tequila and 7-Up. The listed recipe is built and served in a Hurricane Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
Shotalcoholic25.4% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

114 kcalCalories
25.4%ABV
3gSugar
3gCarbs
1.06Std 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 shotTequilaBase Spirit
  • 1 part7-upMixer

How to Make It

  1. Mix carefully to avoid releasing the dissolved CO2.

How to Serve

Glass
Hurricane Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusSparklingAgave

Supporting notes

EarthyPeppery

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
  • Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

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

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not enough information

KetoLow-Carb

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

Tequila1 shot

MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; consider reducing smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

7-Up1 part

Lemon-Lime SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Lemon-lime soda is usually a close substitute for 7-Up.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How should Tequila Slammer be served?
Tequila Slammer is best served chilled in a shot glass or Hurricane Glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.