
Downshift
Sprite, tequila and fruit punch built in order, finished with a float of 151. Fruity in the front, fiery on top.
14% ABVMediumPunch & Party
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
250 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Tequila· not in your bar2 shots
Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked
- Overproof Rum· not in your barFloat Bacardi
Or swap: Dark Rum — milder — the drink loses some kick
- Lemon-Lime Soda· not in your bar1 part
Or swap: Lemonade — still, sweeter, Soda Water — cuts the sweetness
- Fruit Punch· not in your bar2 part
Or swap: Cranberry Juice — tarter, less sweet
Instructions
Start with the Sprite.
Next comes the tequila.
After that, add the Minute Maid Fruit Punch.
Then float the 151.
Rocks optional.
Pairs well with
Tequila and overproof rum hide in fruit punch — solid party snacks are the seatbelt:
- Chicken taquitos
- Chips with queso
- Fruit skewers
- Salted popcorn




