Citrus Tea Shot
Vodka and citrus in a refreshing shooter that mimics iced tea's look — a compact descendant of the spirit-and-citrus tradition Robert Butt established in 1972.
- 1 ozvodka
- ½ ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- ½ ozlemon lime soda
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The Citrus Tea Shot draws on a long tradition of combining tea and spirits, from 17th-century British punch bowls that mixed tea with brandy or rum to the 1972 invention of the Long Island Iced Tea — which famously mimics iced tea's appearance while containing no tea at all. The Long Island Iced Tea, created by Robert Rosebud Butt at the Oak Beach Inn on Long Island as a cocktail competition entry, proved that tea-inspired drinks could translate into popular cocktail culture. The Citrus Tea Shot follows suit, combining vodka with citrus juice and lemon-lime soda to create a bright, refreshing shooter that captures the visual and flavor essence of iced tea. Its straightforward formula and approachable citrus profile made it a casual bar staple that appealed to drinkers who preferred fruit-forward shots over spirit-heavy ones.
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