What ingredients are in a Zipperhead?

1 shot Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, 1 shot Vodka, Fill with Soda Water

What glass do you use for a Zipperhead?

A Zipperhead is traditionally served in a Whiskey sour glass.

How strong is a Zipperhead?

A Zipperhead has an estimated ABV of 20.88%.

How many calories are in a Zipperhead?

A Zipperhead contains approximately 225 calories per serving.

Zipperhead

杯型 Whiskey sour glass

难度 Easy

热量 ~225 kcal

ABV 20.88%

原料

Chambord Raspberry Liqueur 1 shot
Vodka 1 shot
Soda Water Fill with

调制步骤

Fill glass with rocks, add straw before putting in liquor. Then add the ingredients in order, trying to keep layered as much as possible (i.e. Chambord on bottom, then Vodka, Then soda on top).

Shot Sweet

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History & Origins

The Zipperhead is a modern American cocktail-shot hybrid of disputed origin, likely emerging from college bar culture in the 1990s when layered shots and Chambord-based drinks were fashionable. Its specific preparation method — inserting a straw before adding ingredients to maintain layers — reflects the era's enthusiasm for visual cocktail theater. The name is informal and colloquial, adding to its reputation as a fun, party-oriented drink.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Chambord's rich raspberry, blackcurrant, and honey notes with clean vodka and soda water carbonation. Palate: Sweet and berry-forward, with Chambord dominating through its concentrated raspberry character; vodka adds alcoholic strength and soda water lightens and extends the drink. Finish: Sweet, fruity, and slightly effervescent with lingering raspberry.

raspberry sweet berry light effervescent

Pro Tip

Insert the straw to the bottom of the glass before adding the ingredients in order to maintain the layered presentation for as long as possible.

Data verified 一月 2017

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