Downshift
The Downshift is a strong tequila highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a hurricane glass.
- 2 min
- Hurricane glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 34 out of 100
- Sweet
- 72 out of 100
- Fruity
- 69 out of 100
- Herbal
- 46 out of 100
- Boozy
- 81 out of 100
How to make a Downshift
To make a Downshift, build in a hurricane glass: 2 oz fruit punch, 1 oz sprite, 3 oz tequila and 151 proof rum.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a hurricane glass: fruit punch, tequila and 151 proof rum.
- 2
Top with Sprite.
- 3
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Sprite fizzy.
Downshift questions
What does a Downshift taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Downshift?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Downshift and a Tequila Slammer?
Both use sprite and tequila. The Downshift adds fruit punch and 151 proof rum. The Downshift is layered and served in a hurricane glass; the Tequila Slammer is poured neat and served in a hurricane glass.
How many people does a Downshift serve?
This recipe makes about 0.2 liters, enough for roughly 2 glasses. Top each glass with sprite as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Downshift in?
A hurricane glass.