The Chuck Norris Shot is a fun, sweet and spicy drink recipe with the added caffeine of an energy drink. It’s made using grenadine, vodka, energy drink and a dash of hot sauce. This shot is dropped into a drink, making it a bomb shot, which is a category that originated with the Boilermaker and is most well known by the Jäger Bomb.
More Shot Recipes: Green Tea Shot, Kamikaze, Lemon Drop Shot, White Tea Shot.
Ingredients in a Chuck Norris Shot
- Grenadine Syrup – Choose store-bought or make your own grenadine.
- Vodka – You can use unflavored vodka or even better, Cherry Vodka.
- Energy Drink – Such as Red Bull or Liquid Ice energy drink.
- Hot Sauce – Such as Tabasco, Cholula, Sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot.
How to Make
Begin by filling a beer glass halfway with an ice cold energy drink.
Next, prepare your shot by adding vodka, grenadine and hot sauce to the shot glass.
Hold the shot over the center of a larger glass and drop it in.
Drink immediately as you would a shot.
Tips for Making
- If you don’t want the caffeine the Red Bull contains, you can substitute it for a lemon-lime soda.
- If you want to add some tartness, add some freshly squeezed lime juice.
- For added fruity flavor, add a splash of orange juice or pineapple juice to this recipe.
- If you’re going to serve Chuck Norris shots, you might as well practice some roundhouse kicks as well (just to stay on theme).
More Bomb Shots
- Boilermaker – The original drop-in shot is made by dropping a shot of whiskey or rye into into a lager beer. – Boilermaker.
- Irish Shot – The Irish version of a Boilermaker uses Guinness Stout, Irish whiskey and Irish cream liqueur.
- Jäger Bomb Shot – Drop a shot of Jägermeister liqueur into Red Bull to make this popular recipe – Jäger Bomb.
- Vegas Bomb – Drop a shot of Crown Royal and peach schnapps into a glass of Red Bull and cranberry juice for this variation – Vegas Bomb.
- Cherry Bomb – Drop a shot of cherry liqueur into a Red Bull with grenadine to create the Cherry Bomb shot – Cherry Bomb.
- Flaming Dr. Pepper – Drop a shot of amaretto and Overproof rum (often on fire) into a glass of beer for this dangerous shot recipe – Flaming Dr. Pepper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Chuck Norris shot?
The ingredients in a Chuck Norris Shot are grenadine, vodka, energy drink and a dash of hot sauce.
Why is it called a Chuck Norris shot?
The red shot is a nod to Chuck Norris’ red hair. Dropping the shot into energy drink is a nod to Chuck’s martial art fame. Overall, I think the shot represents him more than most celebrity-named cocktails I have seen. Thumbs up!
What does a Chuck Norris shot taste like?
This shot has a sweet flavor of cherry mixed with energy drink. The hot sauce adds a bit of spice, but it is not enough to overpower the sweetness of the drink.
Is the Chuck Norris shot strong?
While the Chuck Norris shot has a relatively low ABV, it is a potent shot. Anytime you mix alcohol with caffeine it is important to use caution as the combination can encourage more drinking. Always drink responsibly.
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Chuck Norris Shot
Equipment
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1 shot glass
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1 beer mug
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce grenadine
- ¾ ounce vodka
- 4 ounces energy drink
- 1 dash hot sauce
Instructions
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Begin by filling a beer glass halfway with an ice cold energy drink.
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Next, prepare your shot by adding vodka, grenadine and hot sauce to the shot glass.
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Hold the shot over the glass of energy drink and drop it in.
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Drink immediately as you would a shot.
Notes
- If you don’t want the caffeine the Red Bull contains, you can substitute it for a lemon-lime soda.
- If you want to add some tartness, add some freshly squeezed lime juice.
- For added fruity flavor, add a splash of orange juice or pineapple juice to this recipe.
- If you’re going to serve Chuck Norris shots, you might as well practice some roundhouse kicks as well (just to stay on theme).