Mind eraser shot (and the secret to clean layers)
My mind eraser shot layers sweet, roasty coffee liqueur under crisp, fizzy vodka for a smooth retro party favorite shooter. It looks impressive, but all it takes is three ingredients, a spoon, and a slow pour.
Rich coffee liqueur on the bottom, a crisp layer of vodka and bubbles on top, and a smooth, sweet finish that makes these shooters go down surprisingly easily. That's the mind eraser shot in a nutshell, and it's one of my favorite retro party shots to line up on a tray when friends come over.
Here's what I learned in recipe testing: you won't get three layers, no matter what most recipes promise. Soda water is a little heavier than vodka, so instead of floating on top, it slips down and mingles with it. What you end up with is two clean layers, dark and sweet below, clear and fizzy above. The soda softens the vodka's bite, so the shot finishes soft instead of sharp.
The one step that matters most, and is the secret to achieving clean layers, is pouring slowly over the back of a spoon so you don't stir up the coffee liqueur. It looks impressive if you go slowly and don't mix it up. If you're building a tray of party shots, my Moscow Mule shooters are just as easy.
Mind eraser shot (and the secret to clean layers)
Ingredients
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa
- ½ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce soda water
Method
- Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass.½ ounce coffee liqueur
- Next, slowly pour the vodka into the glass over the back of a spoon. Using a spoon helps to keep the layers from mixing.½ ounce vodka
- Very slowly pour in the soda water, again using the back of a spoon. Serve right away.½ ounce soda water
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