How to Make a Flatliner Layered Shot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set a shot glass on a table.

   Divide this in half, as the Sambuca and tequila will take up most of the glass (each will take up about half of the shot glass).
   
   This can be done by eye or with measuring cups. , At this point you can add the Tabasco sauce, or add the Sambuca and add the Tabasco sauce after the tequila has been layered over the Sambuca.
   
   To add the Tabasco sauce this point, add some Tabasco sauce to a spoon (enough to almost fill a teaspoon) and carefully pour the sauce over the Sambuca.
   
   To layer the Tabasco sauce over the Sambuca, spoon the Tabasco sauce on the sambuca while keeping the spoon very near the surface, or slowly pour or drip the Tabasco down the side of the glass. ,,,
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   Step 2: Estimate the capacity (volume) the shot glass.

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   Step 3: Pour the Sambuca directly into the glass so that it fills up about one half of the glass.

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   Step 4: Using the technique described in the article Make Layered Shots

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   Step 5: layer the tequila over the Sambuca.

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   Step 6: Add a few or more drops of Tabasco sauce to the shot if it was not added earlier.

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   Step 7: Serve the drink.

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