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Oct 10, 2022 · Modified: Apr 14, 2023 by Kristin

The Uppercut Shot Recipe: knockout in a glass

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Looking for a knockout taste that’s easy to make? Try the uppercut shot for a sweet citrus combined with a caramel flavor. This shot is great for any occasion with it’s sweet and warm flavors.

closeup of an uppercut shot on a wooden table

What is an Uppercut Shot?

An uppercut shot tastes like orange sliced candies with a hint of caramel. It has a sweet citrus flavor mixed with caramel and a bite on the backend from the vodka.

You’ll find that there are several variations for this drink as it’s not an IBA standard. Some are shots, some are cocktails. This is our favorite version and the one we think has the best taste.

You only need three ingredients for this shot: amaretto, orange juice and vodka. It’s very similar to an amaretto and orange juice, but just has that vodka added in.

If you like this drink, you might also enjoy a Sundowners drink or the gladiator bomb shot.

How to make this drink:

This shot is a bit unique. Sort of like a bomb shot. But the shot glass goes in a small amount of liquid in a rocks glass instead of being submerged in liquid in a pint glass.

all the ingredients for an uppercut shot

Equipment:

  • jigger
  • Rocks/Scotch/Bourbon glass
  • Shot glasses

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ oz Vodka
  • ⅔ oz Amaretto
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • Ice
putting the shot glass into your rocks glass for an uppercut

Instructions:

Step one

Gather together the jigger, rocks glass, shot glass, orange juice, amaretto and vodka.

Step two

Use your jigger and measure out ⅔ oz of Amaretto. Pour that into your shot glass.

Step three

Use your jigger and measure out ⅓ oz of Vodka. Pour that into your shot glass with the amaretto.

Step four

Use your jigger and measure 1 oz of orange juice and pour that into your rock’s glass.

Step Five

Set your shot glass into the orange juice in the rocks glass.

Kick it back and enjoy!

Recipe

uppercut shot with all ingredients behind it
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Uppercut Shot

Prep Time2 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Uppercut shot
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • jigger
  • shot glass
  • Rocks glass

Ingredients

  • ⅓ oz Vodka
  • ⅔ oz Amaretto
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Use your jigger to measure ⅓ oz of vodka and pour that into your shot glass.
  • Use your jigger to measure ⅔ oz of Amaretto and pour that into your shot glass.
  • Use your jigger and measure 1 oz of orange juice. Pour that into your rocks glass.
  • Take your shot glass and set it into your rocks glass.
  • Knock both back at the same time and enjoy!

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