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Sol y Sombra in a shot glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Sol y Sombra recipe

BuiltShot glassNo ice37% ABV

The Sol y Sombra is a built brandy cocktail, made with brandy and anís (Spanish anise liqueur), served in a shot glass.

Strength: about 37% ABV in the glass, roughly 17 g of alcohol and about 160 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Sun and shade: Spanish brandy with anís, the after-dinner shot of old Spanish bars.

Sol y Sombra ingredients

Brandy30 ml (1 oz)
Anís (Spanish anise liqueur)30 ml (1 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 Sol y Sombra

  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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Sol y Sombra: quick answers

How strong is a Sol y Sombra?
About 37% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 17 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Sol y Sombra?
About 160 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 Sol y Sombra served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Sol y Sombra have?
2 in total: brandy and anís (Spanish anise liqueur). Simple enough to make at home.

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