What ingredients are in a Fahrenheit 5000?

1/2 oz Firewater, 1/2 oz Absolut Peppar, 1 dash Tabasco sauce

What glass do you use for a Fahrenheit 5000?

A Fahrenheit 5000 is traditionally served in a Shot glass.

How strong is a Fahrenheit 5000?

A Fahrenheit 5000 has an estimated ABV of 30,09%.

How many calories are in a Fahrenheit 5000?

A Fahrenheit 5000 contains approximately 79 calories per serving.

Fahrenheit 5000

Copa Shot glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~79 kcal

ABV 30,09%

Ingredientes

Firewater 1/2 oz
Absolut Peppar 1/2 oz
Tabasco sauce 1 dash

Instrucciones

Cover bottom of shot glass with Tabasco Sauce and then fill with half Firewater and half Absolut Peppar.

Strong Spicy

Fahrenheit 5000 es un shot extremadamente picante que combina licor de canela Firewater, vodka con infusión de pimienta Absolut Peppar y un toque de salsa Tabasco. La combinación de tres fuentes de calor — el calor de la canela del Firewater, el espíritu de pimienta del Absolut Peppar y la capsaicina del Tabasco — crea una experiencia intensamente ardiente. Se sirve en una copa de shot con el Tabasco en el fondo.

History & Origins

Fahrenheit 5000 is a modern American novelty shot from the late 20th century, created to challenge drinkers who seek extreme heat. Its name references the impossibly high temperature of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit as a hyperbolic descriptor for its spice level. Its precise origin is disputed and unattributed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: sharp cinnamon and black pepper with a vinegary Tabasco note. Palate: immediate and intense burn from cinnamon heat, peppery vodka, and capsaicin, with virtually no sweetness to moderate the spice. Finish: prolonged, fiery heat that coats the mouth and throat.

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Pro Tip

Cover the bottom of the shot glass with Tabasco before adding the spirits, and serve immediately — do not let it sit, as the flavors become more aggressive over time.

Data verified septiembre 2016

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