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Oyster Shooter in a shot glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Oyster Shooter recipe

BuiltShot glassNo ice14% ABV

The Oyster Shooter is a shot, made with fresh oyster, vodka, tomato juice and more, served in a shot glass. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 14% ABV in the glass, roughly 6 g of alcohol and about 60 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Oyster Shooter ingredients

Fresh oyster1 piece
Vodka20 ml (¾ oz)
Tomato juice30 ml (1 oz)
Lemon juice5 ml (¼ oz)
Worcestershire sauce1 dash
Tabasco2 dashes

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

How to make an Oyster Shooter

  1. Fill a shot glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a drop of Tabasco.
Glass
Shot glass
Ice
None
Garnish
A drop of Tabasco
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Oyster Shooter: quick answers

How strong is a Oyster Shooter?
About 14% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 6 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Oyster Shooter?
About 60 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 Oyster Shooter served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Oyster Shooter have?
6 in total: fresh oyster, vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Simple enough to make at home.

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