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Chichaíto in a shot glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Chichaíto recipe

Also known as Pitorro Shot

BuiltShot glassNo ice38% ABV110 kcal

The Chichaíto is a shot from Puerto Rico, made with white rum and anís (Spanish anise liqueur), served in a shot glass.

Strength: about 38% ABV in the glass, roughly 12 g of alcohol and about 110 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Puerto Rico’s party shot of white rum and anise liqueur, served ice cold.

Chichaíto ingredients

White rum20 ml (¾ oz)
Anís (Spanish anise liqueur)20 ml (¾ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Chichaíto

  1. Fill a shot glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Shot glass
Ice
None
Garnish
None
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Chichaíto: quick answers

How strong is a Chichaíto?
About 38% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 12 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Chichaíto?
About 110 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Chichaíto served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Chichaíto have?
2 in total: white rum and anís (Spanish anise liqueur). Simple enough to make at home.

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