Flatliner Shot
An intense layered shot with Sambuca, tequila, and Tabasco that will wake up your senses.
- 1Pour Sambuca into a shot glass.
- 2Carefully layer tequila on top using a barspoon.
- 3Drop Tabasco sauce around in a circle.
- 4The Tabasco will sink creating a red flatline effect.
- 5Shoot it all at once.
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The Flatliner is designed to shock the system. The Tabasco floats through the tequila layer creating a red line effect while the Sambuca provides a sweet anise base.
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