by Libation Staff |
Last Updated: June 2, 2021 The Vegas Bomb is a trendy shot and cocktail often ordered in bars. It may not be the craftiest or even very delicious, but it is fun to drink and packs a good punch. The base of the Vegas Bomb cocktail is a blend of Crown Royal Canadian whiskey, peach schnapps, and Malibu rum, added into an energizing glass of Red Bull.
Some bartenders like to spice up this cocktail with a splash of cranberry juice, butterscotch schnapps, or another type of energy drink. But, no matter the recipe, there is a unique way of drinking the Vegas Bomb…
Everything You Need To Know About The Vegas Bomb
Here is literally everything you need to know about the Las Vegas Bomb shot and drink. I’ve covered it at every angle for you today. Find out what you need to know before indulging in the shot named after Sin City.
How To Drink A Vegas Bomb
Like the other “bomb” drinks, this one also involves dropping a shot glass into a larger glass and pouring the whole drink down your throat all at once. In the case of the Vegas Bomb, the spirits are combined into a shot glass, which is then dropped into an energy drink previously poured in a tall glass.
Who Is This Shot For?
The Vegas Bomb is a famous cocktail among hardcore partygoers, especially college students, bachelor/bachelorette parties and the like. These drinkers usually like a little caffeine to lift them up, and what better way to do this than to down a shot.
Alternative Ways To Make A Vegas Bomb
Another way to drink this cocktail is to shake up all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, strain into a glass, and drink leisurely. While it will taste the same and get the job done, downing a shot in one go is a much more fun way to drink a Vegas Bomb.
Cocktail History
The name (and composition) of the Vegas Bomb cocktail probably comes from the Royal Flush Shot, which is a mix of all the same ingredients plus raspberry liqueur and cranberry juice, without the Red Bull. We guess some Vegas partier needed a boost in energy and his bartender used some creativity to make this fun party drink.
Of course, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and what happens after one too many Vegas Bombs? Well, that is yet to be determined. You can also find this drink as the Vegas Bomb Shot. Feeling adventurous?
Vegas Bomb Recipe
Here the exact Vegas Bomb recipe for those looking to make this shot:
- ½ oz Crown Royal whisky
- ½ oz Peach Schnapps
- ½ oz Malibu Rum (or another coconut rum)
- 4-5 oz Red Bull
Pour all the alcohol drinks in a large shot glass; pour the cold Red Bull into a large/pint glass. When ready to chug it, drop the shot glass into the glass with Red Bull and down it in one go. If you don’t like chugging shot drinks, you can mix all the ingredients over ice and sip the Vegas Bomb cocktail slowly.
Cheers!