Downshift

• Tequila2 shots
• Overproof RumFloat Bacardi
• Lemon-Lime Soda1 part
• Fruit Punch2 part

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Downshift close to the original.

• Instead of Tequila

  • Mezcal— adds smoke
  • Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked

• Instead of Overproof Rum

  • Dark Rum— milder — the drink loses some kick

• Instead of Lemon-Lime Soda

  • Lemonade— still, sweeter
  • Soda Water— cuts the sweetness

• Instead of Fruit Punch

  • Cranberry Juice— tarter, less sweet

Instructions

1. 1

   Start with the Sprite.

2. 2

   Next comes the tequila.

3. 3

   After that, add the Minute Maid Fruit Punch.

4. 4

   Then float the 151.

5. 5

   Rocks optional.