Grateful Dead Shot
A potent shot version of the cocktail, combining vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and Chambord for a berry-forward punch.
- ¼ ozvodka
- ¼ ozwhite rum
- ¼ ozgin
- ¼ oztequila
- ½ ozchambord(raspberry liqueur)
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The Grateful Dead Shot takes its name from the legendary San Francisco psychedelic rock band that performed from 1965 to 1995, whose dedicated following the Deadheads became one of the most remarkable fan communities in rock music history. The drink is related to the Long Island Iced Tea — Robert Butt's 1972 five-spirit creation at the Oak Beach Inn — with Chambord raspberry liqueur replacing the cola to produce a deep purple-red drink rather than an amber tea appearance. The Grateful Dead's San Francisco origins and countercultural identity aligned naturally with the Bay Area bar scene, and the drink's potent multi-spirit formula matched the concert-going culture associated with the band's legendary marathon live performances and the intensity expected of anything bearing their name.
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