Tequila Shot
The simple yet effective tequila shot is for everyone — from partygoers to puritans who enjoy tequila neat. Whether you’re sipping or shooting, here’s how to prepare all the harmonious flavors and take a tequila shot.
2 minutes
1 cocktail
Beginner
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce tequila
- Kosher salt
- Lime wedge
Instructions
A shot of tequila is all about the preparation: Pour a little salt on the back of your hand, pour your tequila in a shot glass and have your lime wedge nearby. Lick the salt from your hand, shoot the tequila, then chase it with juice from the lime wedge.*
*Sipping it is cool too. After all, tequila should be enjoyed however you see fit.
Why we drink tequila with salt and lime
You often see tequila served alongside fresh lime juice, a lime garnish, and a salted rim — or in this case: A pinch of salt on the back of your hand — because salt helps with the burn you get from younger tequilas. Then, chasing the shot with a sour citrus wedge enhances the flavor of tequila and balances out its punchy flavor.