Jet Fuel Shot

Have you ever thought about creating a shot drink using tea? Well, I’ve just made the Jet Fuel Shot—a super sweet drink bursting with the flavors of tea.

Since I love experimenting with shot drinks, I’m always trying to create something unique and creative. That’s how I came up with the Jet Fuel Shot by mixing different ingredients. However, I’ve since discovered that others have already shared recipes for this drink before me.

I used jet fuel tea and the drink name based on it, but you can use any strong-brewed black tea you have on hand. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can simply skip the vodka. Sometimes I omit it, to be honest, and other times I add it—it all depends on my mood. It’s a fun shot drink to try, offering opportunities to explore various flavors and experiment with different twists.

What is a Jet Fuel Shot?

Just from the name, you will notice that we used Jet Fuel tea as the base ingredient to make this shot drink, So basically Jet Fuel Shot is a shot drink based on tea mixed with Vodka for a strong taste, as lemon juice, and honey used to give ie a little bit of sweetness and tanginess, and the ginger and cayenne pepper gives it a hit taste, the shot has a strong taste based on the ingredients mentioned but you can control the flavors as you want, So making a shot drink based Tea is not a bad idea after all.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed black tea (I prefer jet fuel tea)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 ounces vodka (optional)

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Tea kettle or pot for boiling water
• Shaker for mixing ingredients
• Strainer to remove ginger bits
• Shot glasses for serving

How to Make Jet Fuel Shot?

Step 1:

Start by brewing a robust cup of black tea, ensuring it steeps for a full 10 minutes. Opt for jet fuel tea if available, Once brewed, gather your ingredients: lemon juice, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you want you can add vodka to the mix.

Step 2:

Next, combine all these flavors in a shaker filled with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds until the concoction is well-chilled. Once shaken, strain the mixture into shot glasses. Enjoy.

Some Tips!

• Honey makes it sweet. Use a little or a lot, depending on how sweet you like it.
• Make sure the tea is really strong so it tastes super yummy and gives you the best experience.
• Ginger is a root that adds a little spicy taste. Grate it gently so it mixes in nicely.
• Try to Shake the shaker really, really hard. to make the ingredients mix perfectly.

How to Store Leftovers?

If you have any leftover drink, put it in the fridge. It will stay good for 2 days. Shake it well before drinking, or warm it up if you like it warm.

What to Eat with this Jet Fuel Shot?

You can pair your Jet Fuel Shot with some desserts or snacks if you want to, like cheese and crackers, where the creamy textures of cheeses like brie or sharp cheddar contrast nicely with the shot’s zesty and spicy flavors. Fresh fruit platters with berries, melon, and grapes provide also a good option with it. I love to enjoy this kind of shot with Parmesan Garlic Biscuits or with some Sundae Cupcakes, These pairings will add a great experience to your Jet Fuel Shot.

FAQ

What is the Jet Fuel Shot made of?

The Jet Fuel Shot is made with Jet Fuel Tea or strong brewed black tea, lemon juice, honey, grated ginger, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and optionally, vodka.

What does the Jet Fuel Shot taste like?

The Jet Fuel Shot has mixed flavors in one cup, the taste Is sweet if you add honey, tanginess, a little bit spicy, and of course strong.

Can I use a different type of tea instead of black tea?

Yes, you can, like green tea or even herbal.

How spicy is the Jet Fuel Shot with cayenne pepper?

The cayenne pepper adds a mild spice that enhances the overall flavor. You can adjust the amount for more or less spiciness.

Conclusion

I hope you like this Jet Fuel Shot as much as I do! It’s a super exited mix with Tea and Vodka, If you love this recipe, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Subscribe to my blog for more surprising recipes.