Arizona Antifreeze
The Arizona Antifreeze is a strong vodka shot, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a shot glass.
- 2 min
- Shot glass
- Built

Flavor profile
- Tart
- 70 out of 100
- Sweet
- 91 out of 100
- Fruity
- 70 out of 100
- Boozy
- 60 out of 100
How to make an Arizona Antifreeze
To make an Arizona Antifreeze, build in a shot glass: ⅓ oz vodka, ⅓ oz Midori melon liqueur and ⅓ oz sweet and sour.
You'll need
- Vodka⅓ oz
- Midori melon liqueur⅓ oz
- Sweet and sour⅓ oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a shot glass: vodka, Midori melon liqueur and sweet and sour.
- 2
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Vodka, Midori melon liqueur and sweet and sour only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Arizona Antifreeze questions
What does an Arizona Antifreeze taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 18% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Arizona Antifreeze?
About 18% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Arizona Antifreeze and a 501 Blue?
Both use vodka and sweet and sour. The Arizona Antifreeze adds Midori melon liqueur, while the 501 Blue uses Blue Curacao, Blueberry schnapps and 7-up. Both are built in the glass, but the Arizona Antifreeze goes in a shot glass and the 501 Blue in a highball glass. The Arizona Antifreeze is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve an Arizona Antifreeze in?
A shot glass.