A Vegas Bomb Shot is a fun and flavorful party shot that combines the smooth taste of Crown Royal Whiskey with the sweet notes of peach schnapps and the boost from Red Bull energy drink. This popular bomb-style drink is easy to make and always a crowd favorite at gatherings, celebrations, and nights out.
The combination of peach schnapps and a whiskey shot gives it a smooth yet fruity taste, while the glass of Red Bull adds a fizzy kick. Perfect for bachelor and bachelorette parties, toasting with friends or looking for a bold shot to liven up the poker table, this Vegas Bomb recipe delivers a sweet, energizing punch that's easy to enjoy.
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- Why You Will Love This Vegas Bomb Shot
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make a Vegas Bomb Shot
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- How to Serve a Vegas Bomb Shot
- What to Serve with Vegas Bomb Shot
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About Vegas Bomb Shot
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- Vegas Bomb Shot Recipe
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Why You Will Love This Vegas Bomb Shot
- Quick & Easy: Takes just seconds to prepare.
- Sweet & Smooth: The peach schnapps balances the bold whiskey.
- Perfect for Parties: A fun and interactive shot for group celebrations.
- Energy Boost: Red Bull adds a fizzy kick to keep the night going.
- Customizable: Try different variations to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Red Bull Energy Drink: Offers a jolt of energy and some light carbonation.
- Crown Royal Whiskey: A bold, smooth whiskey that balances the Red Bull.
- Peach Schnapps: Balances out the whiskey flavor, adding more sweetness to the shot.
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a pint glass, shot glass and a measuring cup.
Substitutions and Variations
There are a few ways you can mix up this easy shot to suit your own tastes.
- Different Types of Whiskey: Use another Canadian whisky or bourbon instead of Crown Royal. For a deeper sweetness try Jack Daniel's Tennessee honey whiskey.
- Peach Schnapps Alternative: Try amaretto for a nuttier flavor.
- Energy Drink Options: Replace Red Bull energy drink with Monster or another favorite.
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Use peach fruit juice and ginger ale instead of alcohol.
- Stronger Kick: Add a splash of coconut rum (or Malibu rum) for extra flavor.
- Sweeter Vibe: You can add or replace some of the Red Bull with a splash of cranberry juice.
How to Make a Vegas Bomb Shot
Check out how fun it is to make this quick and fun drink.
Pour Red Bull and peach schnapps into a pint glass.
Carefully drop your shot glass of Crown Royal, then quickly chug the drink.
Hint: A cold drink tastes smoother and more refreshing, try adding your shots to a cocktail shaker then to the shot glass before dropping it into the tall glass.
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How to Serve a Vegas Bomb Shot
You need to make sure you have the proper size pint glass for this drink so the shot glass can be dropped properly and not spill.
- Dropped: This shot is a drop style, but you can pour it all into a glass and lightly stir it, if you prefer to sip.
- Glass: A larger glass is preferred, we use a 16-ounce tall pint glass.
What to Serve with Vegas Bomb Shot
- Salty Snacks: Pretzels, nuts, or popcorn pair well. You can also make a charcuterie with your favorite options.
- Fruity Cocktails: Margaritas or daiquiris complement the sweet notes.
- Beer Chaser: Light beers balance out the sweetness.
- Spicy Appetizers: Add some contrasting flavors with jalapeño poppers, Buffalo chicken wing dip, or Buffalo chicken wings.
- Grilled Foods: BBQ sliders or skewers for a hearty pairing. Our BBQ meatball sliders or root beer pulled pork pair well.
- Chocolate Desserts: A sweet treat to round out the drink is always a great option. Try some chocolate chip brownie bars, Devil's cake mix chocolate cookies, or chocolate muffins.
Top Tips
Here are some helpful tips for when you make this easy drink!
- Drop & Drink Quickly: The fizz adds excitement but loses effect if left too long.
- Use a Sturdy Glass: Prevents accidental spills when dropping the shot.
- Pour Carefully: Avoid overfilling to prevent mess. If you use a smaller glass, adjust the recipe accordingly.
- Try a Mixed Version: Stir everything together if you prefer a slower sip.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vegas Bomb Shot
Do you have questions about making a Vegas Bomb Shot?
You will need a shot glass and a sturdy pint glass to serve this cocktail.
Adding ice to this cocktail is optional, if you are choosing to sip on it instead of drinking it as a shot.
Drop the shot into the glass and drink immediately for the best experience.
Alternatively, you can pour everything into one glass and sip on it instead.
Absolutely. Any smooth whiskey will work, but Crown Royal is the classic choice.
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Vegas Bomb Shot Recipe
Equipment
- Pint Glass
- Shot Glass
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 6-8 ounces Red Bull cold
- ½ ounce peach schnapps
- 1 ½ ounce Crown Royal whiskey
Instructions
- Pour Red Bull and peach schnapps into a pint glass.
- Carefully drop your shot glass of Crown Royal, then quickly chug the drink.
Notes
- Be sure to chill all your ingredients prior to serving for the smoothest, most refreshing drink.
- If you would prefer not to drop the shot, you can pour everything into a glass and sip instead.
- If you do not have Crown Royal, any smooth whiskey will work well as a substitute.
- Drop and drink quickly, the fizz adds excitement but loses effect if left too long.
- Use a sturdy glass to Prevent accidental spills when dropping the shot.
- Pour carefully to avoid overfilling to prevent mess. If you use a smaller glass, adjust the recipe accordingly.
- Stir everything together if you prefer a slower sip.
- Nutritional information does not include Red Bull or energy drink of your choosing.
Nutrition
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Eva Filer says
This is such a fun shot. Refreshing and energizing!