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Water Moccasin

The Water Moccasin is a fruity, sweet shot made with Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix and Triple Sec. It is shaken and served in a shot glass, about 15% ABV.

Method
Shaken
Glass
Shot glass
Served
Shot
Strength
About 15% ABV
Family
Shot
Flavour
Fruity, sweet

Ingredients

How to make it

  1. Shake all ingredients hard with ice until the shaker is frosted, then strain into a shot glass.

Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.

About the Water Moccasin

Named after the venomous water snake of the southeastern United States, a nod to how easily this sweet shot goes down. It is also served as the Cottonmouth, the snake's other name.

Missing something?

  • No Crown Royal? Use Rye Whiskey (More spice and body)
  • No Crown Royal? Use Bourbon (Sweeter and fuller)
  • No Peach Schnapps? Use Apricot Brandy
  • No Peach Schnapps? Use Peach Brandy (Richer and less sweet)
  • No Sour Mix? Use Lemon Juice (Mix equal parts juice and simple syrup)
  • No Sour Mix? Use Lime Juice (Mix equal parts juice and simple syrup)
  • No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based)
  • No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)

All swaps for Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix and Triple Sec

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