This easy tic tac shot is a fresh, fruity shot featuring a pronounced orange flavor suggestive of an orange tic tac. With a nice kick from vodka and orange liqueur, this is a combination that is perfect for any celebration. Quick to mix and guaranteed to impress.
We love the neutral flavor that vodka adds to beverages. It adds a nice kick, while enhancing the flavors of almost any drink to which it's added. This Grape Ape shot is a perfect example of how tasty and versatile vodka shots are.
We drew inspiration from the versatility of vodka and the bright pickle flavor of our pickle shot which is perfect for just about any gathering.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: This shot requires only three ingredients.
- Easy: All you have to do is shake and pour!
- Citrusy and Tropical: The orange juice and triple sec give this shot a great citrusy flavor reminiscent of an orange tic tac candy.
Ingredients
You can find everything you need in about 10 minutes at your grocery store.
- Vodka: Adding orange, vanilla, mango, pineapple, or berry vodka to add another layer of flavor. Use light or coconut rum for more tropical flavor. Gin and tequila for bolder flavor.
- Triple Sec: Adds citrusy, orange flavor but Cointreau and Grand Marnier will work in a pinch.
- Orange Juice: Orange juice is always my goto but you can easily enjoy this drink with pineapple juice, mango juice, or lemonade that add a slightly different flavor to the shot.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
How to Make Tic Tac Shots
This simple shot is as easy as 1, 2, 3 - literally. It's three steps.
Step 1 Add Ingredients: Pour orange juice, vodka and triple sec into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
Step 2 Shake and Pour: Shake vigorously until blended and chilled. Pour into a shot glass. Serve.
Recipe Tips
- Make It A Cocktail: Add club soda, orange soda, lemon lime soda or Red Bull to an ice filled lowball or tall glass for some more flavor and bubbles.
- Chill: Refrigerate your ingredients before mixing for best results if possible.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our watermelon vodka cocktail or this apple pie shot recipe!
Serving Suggestions
- The light, fresh flavor of this easy tomato bruschetta is a perfect match for the orange in this tic tac shot.
- This shot is perfect with the fruity, smoky flavor of these sweet chili bacon wrapped shrimp.
Recipe FAQs
A tic tac shot is a mixed shot made with vodka, orange juice, and triple sec.
The tic tac shot gets its name from its fruity, orange, citrusy flavor, reminiscent of a orange tic tac.
Definitely. Use flavored vodkas like mandarin, pineapple, raspberry or mango for a change. You can also substitute a different fruit liqueur and juice to create your own variation.
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Tic Tac Shot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce vodka
- 1- ounce triple sec
- 3 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Pour each shot in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, orange juice and triple sec.
- Shake vigorously until blended and chilled.
- Strain the mixed shot into a shot glass and serve.
Notes
- Make It A Cocktail: Add club soda, orange soda, lemon lime soda or Red Bull to an ice filled lowball or tall glass for some more flavor and bubbles.
- Chill: Refrigerate your ingredients before mixing for best results if possible.
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