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Gin Orange Shot

A botanical, citrusy shot with gin and fresh orange.

ginEasy~26% ABV
MethodShakeGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishNone
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozgin
  • ½ ozfresh orange juice
  • ¼ ozsimple syrup
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake briefly until chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a shot glass.
  4. 4Serve immediately.
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History & Origin

The Gin Orange Shot is a simple modern bar preparation combining gin with orange juice in shooter form. Its lineage connects to the decades-long tradition of citrus-and-spirit combinations in British and American bar culture. Gin's botanical character — particularly citrus-forward London Dry expressions — pairs naturally with orange, and spirit-plus-juice shots became increasingly popular in casual bar settings throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

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