Water Moccasin Shot Recipe
Shaking the three liquors hard with ice dilutes the mixture just enough to soften the strong licorice bite of the Jägermeister, while the peach and peppermint schnapps balance each other so no single flavor takes over. Straining out the ice keeps the shot fully chilled without watering it down further once it's poured.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jägermeister
- 2 oz peach schnapps
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes, for shaking
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 155
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 16g
- Fat
- 0g
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Instructions
- 1Place four shot glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- 2Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice cubes.
- 3Add the Jägermeister, peach schnapps, and peppermint schnapps to the shaker.
- 4Seal the shaker and shake hard for 15-20 seconds, until the outside feels ice-cold to the touch.
- 5Strain the mixture evenly into the four chilled shot glasses, leaving no ice in the glasses.
- 6Add a few drops of grenadine to each glass and let it settle for a moment before serving; it will sink and pool at the bottom rather than mix in fully.
Tips & variations
- Swap the peach schnapps for apple schnapps for a sharper, less sweet version.
- For a smokier take, use a dark spiced rum in place of half the Jägermeister.
- Skip the grenadine entirely for a cleaner two-tone look if a fully mixed amber shot is preferred.
Storage & reheating
This shot is meant to be mixed and served immediately since the chill and slight dilution from shaking are what make it drinkable. Premixed batches without ice can be refrigerated in a sealed bottle for up to a week, but shake or stir again before pouring since the grenadine will settle.
Tips from the Tulo kitchen
- Chilling the shot glasses ahead of time keeps the drink cold longer once poured, since the liquid itself is only briefly in contact with ice.
- Measuring all three liquors with the same jigger keeps the ratio balanced across a full batch, since the schnapps flavors can easily overpower the Jägermeister if poured unevenly.
FAQ
What does a water moccasin shot taste like?
It's a sweet, slightly medicinal shot with upfront peach and mint flavor that gives way to Jägermeister's herbal, licorice-like finish.
Can I make a big batch for a party?
Yes. Multiply all three liquors and the grenadine by the number of shots needed, mix them together without ice in a pitcher, then chill the pitcher and pour over ice just before serving instead of shaking each round individually.
Is Rumple Minze necessary, or can I use any peppermint schnapps?
Any peppermint schnapps works, but Rumple Minze is higher proof (around 100 proof) and gives a sharper, more numbing mint bite that's closer to the traditional version of this shot.
Why is it called a water moccasin?
The name refers to the venomous snake, a nod to the shot's sneaky strength since the sweetness from the schnapps masks how much hard liquor is actually in it.