The Original
hot shot

According to the original recipe, the Galliano Hot Shot is rather a mini cocktail than a shot. It is made of three layers: one part Galliano Vanilla, one part hot filter coffee, and one part lightly whipped cream.

The Galliano Hot Shot brings together smooth vanilla, warm coffee and silky cream for a perfectly layered, indulgent serve. It’s a delicious little ritual – and one we’d love to show you how to master at home.

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Original Hot Shot ingredients

15 ml Galliano Vanilla
15 ml Hot filter coffee
15 ml lightly whipped Cream

0.5 oz Galliano Vanilla
0.5 oz Hot filter coffee
0.5 oz Cream

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Bartender’s note

A delicious spin off of the original hot shot is the Galliano hot shot Semla. Semla is a very famous bun in Scandinavia, which is eaten during Shrove Tuesday. Replace the original Galliano with Galliano Amaretto and serve with a classic Semla bun.

If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, you can also prepare your Hot Shot with freshly brewed Espresso instead of hot filter coffee.

Serve

To serve this drink you should be using a shot glass.

How to make a Hot Shot

Start by lightly whipping the cream until it has a slightly fluffy & thickened texture. Pour the Galliano into the glass, then carefully layer the hot filter coffee on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon. You should see a clear separation between the Galliano and the coffee. To finish, use the back of the spoon once more to gently float the lightly whipped cream on top.

History

The Galliano Hot Shot is a Swedish invention, created by a bartender named Bosse Bergström. The drink made its first appearance in the 1980s. Bergström entered a coffee drink competition in Stockholm in 1987. Only instead of using Anisette for the recipe, he used Galliano in his entry to the competition. After the competition, the drink became such a hit that till this day the hot shot drink is very loved and known. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, the Galliano Hot Shot couldn’t be escaped. In any party or bar, there would eventually be trays of this coffee shot placed in front of you, while everyone around you screamed “Hot Shot, Hot Shot, Hot Shot!”. It’s even that popular in Sweden that they have given the drink a national day! On the third Friday of November, the Swedes celebrate National Hot Shot day.