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Mexican Flag Shot

A patriotic layered shot with green, white, and red layers representing the Mexican flag.

fruit-liqueurHard~17% ABV
MethodLayerGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ½ ozgrenadine(red, bottom layer)
  • ½ ozirish cream(white, middle layer)
  • ½ ozmidori(green, top layer)
Instructions
  1. 1Pour grenadine into a shot glass.
  2. 2Using the back of a bar spoon, carefully layer Irish cream on top.
  3. 3Layer Midori on top using the same technique.
  4. 4Should display red, white, and green - the Mexican flag!
  5. 5Salud!
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History & Origin

The Mexican Flag shot celebrates Mexico with layers representing the national flag - green (Midori), white (cream or Irish cream), and red (grenadine). Its essential for Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Mexican Independence Day festivities. The careful layering creates a visually stunning tribute.

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