Water Moccasin Shot
The Water Moccasin Shot is a sweet and smooth whiskey-based shot. It’s made with whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and triple sec. Named after a poisonous snake, this drink proves that some shot and cocktail recipes just want an edgy name, even if there is nothing remotely edgy about them. (See also: Sex…
The Water Moccasin Shot is a sweet and smooth whiskey-based shot. It’s made with whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and triple sec. Named after a poisonous snake, this drink proves that some shot and cocktail recipes just want an edgy name, even if there is nothing remotely edgy about them. (See also: Sex on The Beach, Buttery Nipple and The Blow Job Shot.)
More Fruity Shot Recipes: Green Tea Shot, Kamikaze, Lemon Drop Shot, Washington Apple Shot, Gummy Bear Shot, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Shot.
Ingredients in a Water Moccasin Shot
- Whiskey – Choose any whiskey you have on hand, such as Jack Daniels or Crown Royal.
- Peach Schnapps – The peach flavored liqueur sweetens and smooths out this recipe.
- Sweet and Sour Mix – Try our homemade sour mix recipe.
- Triple Sec – Or any orange liqueur you have on hand.
Tools Needed
For this recipe, you’ll only need a basic cocktail shaker (you can also use a mason jar or any water bottle that seals for this purpose) and a shot glass.
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in whiskey, peach schnapps, sour mix and triple sec.
Shake for 10-15 seconds or until well chilled.
Strain and pour into a shot glass. Garnish with a small wedge or slice of lime.
Tips for Making
- Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey seems to be a popular choice for this recipe. I used Jack Daniels. A Jameson Whiskey variation would be delicious to try as well.
- Variations to Try – Add a half ounce of pineapple juice for a fruity variation, add lemon-lime soda to the top for a fizzy variation or try this recipe with a different flavored schnapps for a flavored variation.
- Add a sugared rim or a frosted glass (freeze your shot glass for 1 hour before using) for a fancy elevated variation.
More Shot Recipes
- Creamy Shots – Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot, Birthday Cake Shot, Oatmeal Cookie Shot, Scooby Snack Shot.
- Bomb Shots – Jäger Bomb, Vegas Bomb, Boilermaker, Cherry Bomb.
- Novelty Shots – Jello Shots, Pudding Shots.
What does a Water Moccasin shot have in it?
A Water Moccasin Shot using whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and triple sec
What shots are similar to a Water Moccasin?
If you enjoy a Water Moccasin shot you should try a Green Tea Shot or a Kamikaze.
More Recipes to Try
- Dips – Queso, Corn Dip, Taco Dip, Cookie Dough Dip, Oreo Dip.
- Nonalcoholic Drink Ideas – Agua Fresca, Virgin Mojito, Butterbeer Recipe.
- Meal Ideas – Easy Dinner Ideas
Water Moccasin Shot
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
- 1 shot glass
Ingredients
- 1 ounce whiskey
- 1 ounce peach schnapps
- ½ ounce sour mix
- ½ ounce triple sec
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in whiskey, peach schnapps, sour mix and triple sec.
- Shake for 10-15 seconds or until well chilled.
- Strain and pour into a shot glass. Garnish with a small wedge or slice of lime.
Notes
- Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey seems to be a popular choice for this recipe. I used Jack Daniels. A Jameson Whiskey variation would be delicious to try as well.
- Variations to Try – Add a half ounce of pineapple juice for a fruity variation, add lemon-lime soda to the top for a fizzy variation or try this recipe with a different flavored schnapps for a flavored variation.
- Add a sugared rim or a frosted glass (freeze your shot glass for 1 hour before using) for a fancy elevated variation.
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