What ingredients are in a Shark Attack?

1 can Lemonade, 3 cans Water, 1 1/2 cup Vodka

What glass do you use for a Shark Attack?

A Shark Attack is traditionally served in a Pitcher.

How strong is a Shark Attack?

A Shark Attack has an estimated ABV of 15,08%.

How many calories are in a Shark Attack?

A Shark Attack contains approximately 974 calories per serving.

Shark Attack

Copa Pitcher

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~974 kcal

ABV 15,08%

Ingredientes

Lemonade 1 can
Water 3 cans
Vodka 1 1/2 cup

Instrucciones

Mix lemonade and water according to instructions on back of can. If the instructions say to add 4 1/3 cans of water do so. Mix into pitcher. Add 1 1/2 cup of Vodka (Absolut). Mix well. Pour into glass of crushed ice. Excellent!

Fruity Tropical

El Shark Attack es un divertido cóctel que crea un efecto visual dramático. El granadino se hunde en la bebida azul tropical, creando un efecto que parece sangre. El impacto visual que evoca un ataque de tiburón es muy popular en las fiestas.

History & Origins

The Shark Attack is a modern American party drink of disputed origin, likely developed in home and college bar settings during the 1990s and 2000s when pitcher cocktails made with convenience mixers gained popularity. The recipe's reliance on canned lemonade and vodka reflects a practical approach to large-batch cocktail preparation. No single creator or establishment is credited with its invention.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet and tangy lemonade with a vodka warmth that becomes apparent as the drink warms slightly. Palate: Predominantly sweet and citrusy from the lemonade concentrate, with vodka providing alcoholic strength somewhat masked by the juice's sweetness. Finish: Sweet, lightly tart, and clean with a brief vodka warmth.

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Pro Tip

Use cold water and refrigerate the pitcher before serving to keep the drink as cold as possible, since the sweetness can become cloying at room temperature.

Data verified septiembre 2017

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