How to Make a Snake Bite Shot

Snake bite shots are popular in bars all over the country. There are a bevy of different variations such as a Yukon snake bite or a chocolate snake bite but a basic snake bite shot features a combination of whiskey and lime juice.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Whiskey
• Lime juice
• Shot glass
• Ice
• Cocktail shaker
• Cocktail strainer

1. Fill a standard shot glass three-quarters full with whiskey.

2. Add lime juice to the shot glass until it is full.

3. Put ice in a cocktail shaker.

4. Pour the shot glass's mixture into the cocktail shaker.

5. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake the mixture, fully combining the whiskey and lime juice.

6. Place a cocktail strainer over the top of the shaker and pour the mixture back into the shot glass. You now have a snake bite shot so toss it back and feel the bite

7. Use Yukon Jack, a honey-based whiskey liqueur, instead of traditional whiskey for a Yukon Snake Bite shot.

Tips & Warnings

• Use Yukon Jack, a honey-based whiskey liqueur, instead of traditional whiskey for a Yukon snake bite shot.

• For a chocolate snake bite shot, mix equal parts Bailey's Irish cream, creme de cacao, cinnamon schnapps and Kahlua. Follow the same shaking and pouring procedure.

• For a spicier snake bite, add two drops of Tabasco or hot sauce to the mixture prior to shaking.

• Always drink responsibility.

• Never drink and drive. If you are drinking away from your home, designate a driver.