I was looking for a new recipe for my blog, and when I came across the Bazooka Joe Shot, I was very happy because I thought it was a unique recipe and easy to make or replicate. I want to make a new recipe every day and this time I will share the Bazooka Joe recipe. If you ever had a childhood filled with bazooka gum fun, then this is a very interesting recipe for you. This recipe seems to return you to a past full of memories.
One thing that is interesting about the Bazooka Joe Shot is its simplicity. Making it is also easy, with just a few ingredients you can make it quickly. However, one thing you might have to look for (if you don’t have any at home) is Irish cream liqueur, but it seems you can easily find it in supermarkets. Ok, let’s dive deeper into the Bazooka Joe Shot recipe below.
What is Bazooka Joe Shot?
Bazooka Joe Shot is a unique and funny cocktail, with only 3 ingredients you can make it. Provide 1 ounce of Irish liqueur, 1 ounce of blue curacao (to bring out the beautiful blue color) and 1 ounce of lemons-lime soda to add a little fizz. If you combine these ingredients at will, it will produce a fun and delicious shot drink, which is really delicious to eat.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz lemon-lime soda
- 1 oz blue curaçao
Kitchen Equipment Needed
To make your work easier in making Bazooka Joe Shot, provide the following equipment:
- Cocktail shakers
- Shot glasses
- Ice
How to Make a Bazooka Joe Shot?
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes
- Pour in some Irish cream liqueur and blue curaçao.
- Now, shake the shaker vigorously after closing it tightly, shake until it is cool to the touch, this will mix all the ingredients well.
- After shaking, add a little lemon lime soda, this will make your drink foamy and refreshing, shake again to combine all the ingredients.
- Now, carefully pour the drink into a small glass
- In the final stage, make it fun, the way is to add pieces of bazooka gum to the rim of the glass.
- Now you are ready to enjoy the Bazooka Joe Shot, please drink it slowly while enjoying it.
Tips
- One important tip in presenting a delicious bazooka joe drink is “shaking”. Shake well until cold, the more you shake the better the mixture will be and the cooler it will be when you drink it.
- To ensure your Bazooka Joe drink is fresh, it’s best to cool the glass briefly in the freezer before adding the mixture to it.
- If you like a sweeter drink, then add more Irish liquor. If you want the bazooka joe to be sharper then add more blue curaçao.
What to Pair with?
To have a pleasant experience with Bazooka Joe Shot, you should try enjoying it with a sweet dessert. Try enjoying the rich taste of Lychee Cheesecake with the smoothness of Irish cream liqueur.
For something more refreshing you can pair the Bazooka Joe Shot with a zesty citrus flavor of lemon bars. You can also try it with various other foods that you like, and share your experience.
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FAQs
Can you use other types of soda other than lime soda?
Even if lime soda has a traditional feel, you can try it with other types of soda, please experiment.
Can I substitute Irish cream liqueur with another creamy liqueur?
Yes, you can try experimenting with other liquors such as Bailey’s Irish Cream to get a different and unique taste.
What can replace blue Curaçao, if I don’t have it?
You can use another blue hard syrup, or you can try using blue raspberry syrup.
Are there any variations Can to Try?
Yes, you can be creative with variations of the Bazooka Joe Shot by adding a little grenadine before shaking, this will give it a sweeter taste.
Can I make a frozen version of the Bazooka Joe Shot?
Yes you can do it, add ice and mix until everything is smooth, pour into shot glasses for a frosty refreshment.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz lemon-lime soda
- 1 oz blue curaçao
Kitchen Equipment Needed
To make your work easier in making Bazooka Joe Shot, provide the following equipment:
- Cocktail shakers
- Shot glasses
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes
- Pour in some Irish cream liqueur and blue curaçao.
- Now, shake the shaker vigorously after closing it tightly, shake until it is cool to the touch, this will mix all the ingredients well.
- After shaking, add a little lemon lime soda, this will make your drink foamy and refreshing, shake again to combine all the ingredients.
- Now, carefully pour the drink into a small glass
- In the final stage, make it fun, the way is to add pieces of bazooka gum to the rim of the glass.
- Now you are ready to enjoy the Bazooka Joe Shot, please drink it slowly while enjoying it.
