Happy Feller Vodka Cassis Shot
A berry-bright vodka shot with citrus zip and blackcurrant depth. The Happy Feller mixes vodka, Cointreau, crème de cassis, and lime juice into a chilled, crowd-pleasing pour that’s equal parts tart and smooth.
A Cheerful Blend in Every Sip
The Happy Feller is a lively little shot that fuses vodka’s clean kick with the sweet-tart mix of orange and blackcurrant. Quick to shake and easy to share, it’s perfect for parties when you want flavor and fun without fuss.
Background
This modern shooter riffs on late-’90s party classics like the Kamikaze and Purple Hooter. It trades heavy sweetness for crisp citrus and deep fruit, showing how simple tweaks can make a small drink feel balanced and grown-up.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Vodka – smooth base that lets the fruit flavors shine
- Cointreau – adds bright orange sweetness
- Crème de Cassis – gives rich blackcurrant color and flavor
- Lime Juice – sharp acidity that keeps the mix refreshing
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice
- Three chilled shot glasses
Why You’ll Love It
This shot looks as good as it tastes—ruby-red with a citrus spark. It’s light enough for a quick round yet flavorful enough to remember. Shake, pour, and watch everyone smile.
Variations & Twists
- Swap the spirit: Try citrus-flavored vodka or gin for herbal notes.
- Brighten it up: Add a splash of soda after shaking for a mini-spritzer feel.
- Berry remix: Use Chambord instead of cassis for raspberry depth.
Helpful Tips
- Chill the glasses ahead of time for a silky texture.
- Shake hard for 10 seconds to aerate and balance sweetness.
- Batch in advance and keep refrigerated until guests arrive.
The Happy Feller Recipe
Type of Glass
Shot Glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz.
- 3/4 oz.
- 3 oz.
- 1 oz.
Directions
- Add Vodka, Cointreau, Crème de Cassis, and Lime Juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into 3 chilled shot glasses. Serve immediately.
A fun, fruity shot that’s quick to make and even quicker to disappear.
