Tapeworm
Easy
Sour
1 Minute
Shot Glass
Ingredients
The Tapeworm is a shot that has gained popularity as a daring challenge and social media sensation.
Let’s be real – the Tapeworm shot is downright gross. It’s probably the most revolting thing you’ll ever drink. You heard it right – the Tapeworm is not a shot to be enjoyed. But watching someone else attempt to drink it? That’s pure entertainment!
The Tapeworm is a test for those brave enough to venture beyond their comfort zone. Oh, and yes, it tastes every bit as “good” as it looks and smells. So, are you up for the challenge?
How To Make a tapeworm shot
How to Mix
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Pour Absolut Peppar into a shot glass.
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Add a dash of Hot Sauce and Ground Black Pepper.
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Finish with a squirt of Mayonnaise, letting it float in the glass to create the „tapeworm“ effect.
Watch as a daring panel takes on the Tapeworm shot – could this be the world's worst cocktail?
ALL ABOUT THE TAPEWORM SHOT
The Tapeworm is a “dare devil” shot made with pepper-flavored vodka, hot sauce, black pepper, and a squeeze of mayonnaise. Not so much a shot to be sip and savored but a challenge to those looking to be a little adventurous!
Vile. The Tapeworm is vinegary, spicy and peppery. The vinegar from the hot sauce blended with tangy mayonnaise and black-pepper vodka. Blah!
There’s no documented history for the Tapeworm shot. However, what we do know is that it’s a relatively recent creation (2020-2022), popularized through social media and word-of-mouth.
The drink’s popularity stems from its shock value and ability to gross out or challenge those willing to try it.
The Absolut Drinks Team gathered Rico along with a daring crew of friends from New Orleans, Louisiana, for an episode of Absolut Drinks with Rico. Their mission? To rate and discover the world’s worst cocktail! The Tapeworm shot was in the lineup.
Rico was joined by Mason Hereford and Lauren Agudo from Turkey and the Wolf, Phil Cenac from Hungry Eyes, Nathan Barfield from Hot Stuff, and Colleen Quarls from Molly’s Rise and Shine.
- Buy Mayonnaise in a Plastic Squeeze Bottle
To achieve the Tapeworm effect, use a plastic squeeze bottle to hover the nozzle above the shot glass and squeeze the Mayonnaise directly into the glass, creating the Tapeworm.
If your Mayonnaise comes in a jar, you’ll need to transfer it into a Plastic Squeeze Bottle. To do this, place two pieces of plastic wrap on your work surface, crossing them like an X.
Use a Spatula to scoop the Mayonnaise from the jar into the center of the wrap, then gather the corners to form a sack. Pierce a small hole at the bottom of the sack. Finally, squeeze the Mayonnaise through the hole into a plastic squeeze bottle - Choose the right Hot Sauce
For this shot, choose a hot sauce made with peppers, vinegar, and salt. The vinegar is essential – it delivers both the sharp aroma and tangy flavor that define the experience. - The more hideous, the better
To make an even more revolting shot, add two or more squirts to create multiple „Tapeworms“ – or hold the squeeze for a while to form one long, spiraling tapeworm that stretches up the entire shot glass!
- Use Plain Vodka
Our drink recipe spices things up by using Absolut Peppar, our black pepper flavored vodka. However, the most common Tapeworm shot is typically made with plain vodka. - Try different Hot Sauces
Turn up the heat! If you can find other Hot Sauces with Cayenne Pepper or Habanero Peppers, try those instead. However, make sure you use a Hot Sauce with Vinegar.
The Tapeworm should be served in a clear Shot Glass. No garnish required – it’s more than enough to look at on its own!
Tapeworm FAQ
One look at it should be pretty clear! When the mayonnaise is poured into the vodka, it forms a clumpy, worm-like texture reminiscent of a tapeworm.
That’s the beloved Tapeworm shot that you’re looking at right now.
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