Tequila slammer recipe: shot with tequila and lemon soda

How to approach a tequila slammer

The drink is simple, but it is the ritual that makes it. You pour tequila and lemon soda into a shot glass, cover the glass with your hand and bang it on the table. The soda starts to foam from the impact, and the shot should be drunk right away, before it foams over.

Use a tequila you would also drink neat. With only two ingredients there is nowhere to hide.

Where does the tequila slammer come from?

There is no certain answer to who invented the drink. Wikipedia mentions that in Mexico it goes by the name muppet or mópet, and that Elvis Presley showed it off in the 1963 film Fun in Acapulco. You can read more on Wikipedia. See our range of tequila here.

The tequila in the shot: Casa Noble Blanco Crystal

The details are from the product page for Casa Noble Blanco Crystal. See the full range from Casa Noble.

Tips for your tequila slammer

Stick to equal parts, 2 cl of each, so you taste the tequila and not just the soda. Leave a little air at the top of the glass, so there is room for the foam. Drink it right away, and drink responsibly.

My verdict on tequila slammer

It is a party shot and not a drink to sip in peace. It is quick to make, needs no equipment, and with a good blanco in the glass it tastes better than you would expect. If you want something more in the glass, have a look at our other tequila recipes.

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