Prairie Fire shot with tequila and red Tabasco dashes in a shot glass

Shot

Prairie Fire

How to make a Prairie Fire - the spicy tequila shot with Tabasco that burns like a wildfire in your mouth. Just two ingredients, maximum heat.

2 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Shot glassGlass
1Serving(s)

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The Prairie Fire is the epitome of the spicy shot: Silver tequila with a generous splash of Tabasco that blazes in the mouth like a prairie fire. Two ingredients, uncompromising heat and nothing for the faint-hearted.

Instructions

  1. Pour the tequila into a shot glass.
  2. Add the dashes of Tabasco to the tequila.
  3. Stir briefly with a bar spoon.
  4. Drink the shot in one go.
  5. Let the fiery heat linger.

Garnish: None

Pro tip: Dose the Tabasco to taste - just four dashes make the shot really fiery, more is only for hardcore heat fans.

Frequently asked questions

How spicy is a Prairie Fire?

The Prairie Fire is one of the spiciest shots there is, as the Tabasco immediately develops an intense heat in the tequila.

Can I replace the tequila?

Yes, instead of tequila the Prairie Fire is sometimes mixed with vodka, but Silver tequila is the classic choice.

What does the name Prairie Fire stand for?

The name refers to a prairie fire, because the heat races through the mouth like a wildfire.

Ingredients

  • Tequila (Silver)4 cl
  • Tabasco4 dashes