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Tequila Surprise

Tequila Surprise is a shot made with Tequila and Tabasco Sauce. It is served in a Shot Glass.

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Shotalcoholic42.4% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

102 kcalCalories
42.4%ABV
0gSugar
0gCarbs
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
  • About 8 dropsTabasco sauceOther

How to Make It

  1. Fill shot glass with Tequila.Fill
  2. Add drops of Tobasco sauce.Add

How to Serve

Glass
Shot Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SpicyAgaveCitrus

Supporting notes

EarthyPepperySavory

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
  • Full-bodied

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-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVeganVegetarian

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

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 Surprise be served?
Tequila Surprise 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.