tequila shot

Mexican spirit serving

A tequila shot is a small serving of tequila drunk quickly in one gulp, often accompanied by ritual: lick salt from the hand, down the shot, bite a lime wedge.

The phrase emphasizes the manner of consumption rather than the amount—tequila sipped slowly isn't a shot.

We did tequila shots to celebrate her promotion.

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  • limeAcidic green citrus
  • saltSodium chloride compound
  • salt rimSeasoned glass perimeter
  • lickPass tongue over
  • agaveSpiny desert succulent

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drinking style/consumption method

tequila shotnursing a drink

Drinking very slowly

sipping whiskey · brandy snifter · single malt scotch · port wine · wine tasting

alcohol intensity/potency

tequila shotglass of water

Drinking vessel with H2O

herbal tea · virgin cocktail · mocktail · Shirley Temple · soft drink

party/social register

tequila shotchampagne toast

Celebratory drink with wishes

sherry · afternoon tea · high tea · dry martini · vintage port

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13