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Three Wise Men Shot

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Posted: 08/17/23

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Three popular whiskeys mix in this Three Wise Men Shot. This straight-whiskey shot cuts right to the chase and is a favorite of whiskey lovers.

four shot glasses of three wisemen shot. Bottles of whiskey sitting in background

The name of this shot recipe comes from the whiskey trio of ingredients that are each named after men in the whiskey business. Although these are all types of whiskey, they are different from each other. Scotch, Tennessee whiskey, and bourbon all star in this strong shot loved by whiskey drinkers.

Ingredients

Three types of whiskey combine in equal amounts to create this strong shooter. The flavor profile of each whiskey combines to create a shot that really works.

  • Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey: Made in Scottland, smokey, toffee, and white pepper flavors make up this whiskey.
  • Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey: Produced in Tennessee, this whiskey has oak, vanilla, and cinnamon flavors.
  • Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey: Cedar, apple cider, and cinnamon flavors combine in this whiskey made in Kentucky.
4 three wisemen shots with bottles of whiskey sitting in background

How to Make a Three Wise Men Shot

There isn’t a lot of wisdom required to shake up these simple shots. For the full recipe and ingredient measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add the three whiskeys and shake well.
  • Strain into a shot glass.
man's hand pouring cocktail shaker of three wisemen shot ingredients into a shot glass. Three wisemen shots sitting it background.

How to Serve

Shaking the ingredients with ice helps to chill the shot and also dilutes the whiskey just slightly. If you choose not to shake the ingredients with ice, know that your shots will be even stronger. Serve your shots right after shaking so the shots are still chilled and smooth.

Variations

This recipe as written is a true Three Wise Men Shot. If you are looking to change it up, here are a few variations:

  • Adding Jose Cuervo or replacing one of the whiskeys with the tequila adds an additional flavor profile and “wise man.”
  • Serving equal parts of these ingredients “on the rocks” or in a glass over ice will give the drinker the same flavor profile of this shot without the quick shot experience. As the ice melts, it will dilute the ingredients for those not on board with such an intense taste.
Four three men shots in shot glasses

Other Recipes with Bourbon

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four shot glasses of three wise men shot. Bottles of whiskey sitting in background
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Three Wise Men Shot

Serves: 1 shot
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
Three popular whiskeys mix in this Three Wise Men Shot. It cuts right to the chase and is a favorite of whiskey lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Pour in the Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniel's, and Jim Beam.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a shot glass.
  • Drink and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
four shot glasses of three wise men shot. Bottles of whiskey sitting in background

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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