What ingredients are in a ACID?

1 oz Bacardi 151 proof rum, 1 oz Wild Turkey

What glass do you use for a ACID?

A ACID is traditionally served in a Shot glass.

How strong is a ACID?

A ACID has an estimated ABV of 45.24%.

How many calories are in a ACID?

A ACID contains approximately 203 calories per serving.

ACID

Glass Shot glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~203 kcal

ABV 45.24%

Ingredients

151 proof rum 1 oz Bacardi
Wild Turkey 1 oz

Instructions

Poor in the 151 first followed by the 101 served with a Coke or Dr Pepper chaser.

Sour Citrus

The ACID is an intensely strong two-ingredient shot combining Bacardi 151 proof rum and Wild Turkey bourbon, creating a high-octane drink for those who prefer their spirits undiluted and direct. At 45.24% ABV, this is one of the strongest shots in any repertoire, designed to be chased rather than sipped. It is typically served alongside a Coke or Dr Pepper chaser to temper the burn.

History & Origins

The ACID shot is a bar-culture creation with disputed origins, typical of the extreme-proof shooter trend that gained traction in American bars during the 1980s and 1990s. The combination of two high-proof spirits — Bacardi 151 and Wild Turkey bourbon — was designed for maximum alcoholic impact rather than cocktail sophistication. No single credited inventor exists for this straightforward party shot.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense alcohol heat, with vanilla and caramel from the bourbon and a molasses note from the high-proof rum. Palate: A fiery, aggressive burn of raw spirit; the bourbon contributes oak and vanilla undertones beneath the overwhelming heat of the 151 rum. Finish: Long, searing, with lingering warmth and a faint sweetness.

fiery strong oaky molasses intense

Pro Tip

Have your Coke or Dr Pepper chaser poured and ready before you take the shot to immediately temper the high-proof burn.

Data verified November 2016

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