
Shot-gun
Jack Daniels and Jim Beam sharing a shot glass under a float of Wild Turkey. Three American whiskeys, zero apologies.
42% ABVStrongShots
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Bourbon1 part
- Bourbon1 oz
- Tennessee Whiskey1 part
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Shot-gun close to the original.
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instead of Tennessee Whiskey
- Bourbon— close cousin
Instructions
Pour one part Jack Daneils and one part Jim Beam into shot glass then float Wild Turkey on top.
Pairs well with
Three straight whiskeys in one glass demand smoky, fatty reinforcement:
- Smoked brisket bites
- Candied bacon
- Sharp cheddar cubes
- BBQ peanuts




