Make a Mind Eraser Shot

The mind eraser shot is a popular drink that's fairly easy to make. Traditionally, a mind eraser is made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and club soda. However, some variations use rum, molasses, bitters, and lemon. You can also swap club soda for coconut water and garnish with nutmeg, to add extra sweetness to the drink. If you do drink, make sure you do so responsibly.

Steps

Creating a Layered Mind Eraser Shot

1. Gather your ingredients. The traditional mind eraser is a layered shot comprised of three ingredients. The shot is 1:1:1, meaning it's equal parts of all three ingredients. You will also need some supplies to prepare the drink.
   • You will need vodka, coffee liqueur, and club soda for the drink itself. These ingredients can all be found at a liquor store.
   • You will need a narrow shot glass, as this helps layer the shot.
   • The mind eraser is traditionally drank with a straw so you can experience the layers one at a time, so pick up a straw as well.
2. Pour the coffee liqueur, vodka, and club soda into a tall shot glass. To start, mix the ingredients. You should pour in the liqueur first, then the vodka, then the club soda.
   • You will need half an ounce of coffee liqueur. This is about three fourths of your typical shot glass.
   • You need half an ounce of vodka.
   • Then, add a about three fourths of a shot of club soda.
   • Keep in mind, you can add more or less of each ingredient if you choose. What's important is you use roughly the same amount of each ingredient.
3. Pour the shot in layers. A mind eraser is a layered drink. That means you should pour it in such a way that the layers do not mix into one another. There are several tips and tricks you can use to layer a shot.
   • The sweetest liquid, in this case the coffee liqueur, will be denser than the others. This makes it the most likely to sink. Pour in sweet liquids first.
   • Make sure to use a narrow shot glass. This helps keep the layers separate.
   • Turn a spoon upside down and pour the shot over the back of the spoon. This helps with the layering process. You should also position the spoon directly above the last layer.
4. Drink with a straw. Once the drink is done, drink it through a straw. Put the straw at the bottom of the drink, allowing you to experience the coffee liqueur, then the vodka, then the soda water. As it's a shot, it's meant to be consumed quickly. Try to drink it in one quick gulp. This is a fun shot to attempt to do with friends.

Trying a Mind Eraser Cocktail

1. Add your ingredients. As with the shot, a mind eraser cocktail is made with equal parts vodka, coffee liqueur, and club soda. The cocktail, however, is not layered. It's mixed in a shaker, allowing the ingredients to blend together. If you want to make mind erasers for a big group, you may want to make a large batch in a mixer.
   • Keep in mind the fun of a mind eraser is using it as a shot. Most people prefer a layered shot, drank with a straw, to a full mind eraser cocktail. However, if guests seem to enjoy the taste of the shot, they may enjoy a mind eraser cocktail as well.
2. Add your ingredients. Place 2 to 3 ice cubes into the shaker. This will chill the ingredients slightly. Then, add the coffee liqueur, vodka, and club soda. As you'll be mixing the ingredients together, the order in which you add them is of less importance here.
   • The amount of liqueur, vodka, and club soda you use here depends on the number of cocktails you're making. When making a cocktail for one person, stick to about 3/4 of a shot glass of each ingredient. However, if you're making two or three mind erasers, you can add more shots. Just remember to keep the ratio 1:1:1.
3. Mix the drink. Add your ingredients and shake the mixer for 10 to 15 seconds until the drink is mixed. Pour your mind eraser shot into a tumbler glass, typically used for cocktails, and enjoy your drink.

Adding Variety

1. Consider flavored vodka. If you want a sweeter drink, consider replacing regular vodka with flavored vodka. Vanilla vodka in particular pairs well with coffee liqueur. You could also consider fruit-flavored vodkas, like lemon or raspberry, but keep in mind these flavors may clash with the liqueur.
2. Try a brain eraser. The brain eraser is similar to the mind eraser. It's a layered shot made from equal parts cinnamon schnapps, coffee liqueur, and vodka. It can be a fun festive variation for a holiday party.
   • Pour your ingredients into a tall shot glass to encourage mixing. Add equal parts of each ingredient.
   • Pour the schnapps first, as it's sweetest. Then the liqueur. Lastly, add the vodka. Remember to pour slowly to make sure the shot is layered.
   • Drink through a straw, placed at the bottom of the shot glass. You want to experience the layers one at a time.
3. Try using rum, molasses, bitters, and lemon juice. Some bartenders have experimented with the mind eraser shot by switching up the ingredients. You can try using rum, molasses, bitters, and lemon juice to make a variation on the mind eraser. You should be able to find these ingredients at a typical liquor store.
   • Add one and a half ounces of rum, which is one shot. Then add 3/4 of an ounce of coffee liquor. Add a fourth ounce of molasses, 2 dashes of bitters, and 3/4 an ounce of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly using a shaker. Shake for about 15 seconds.
   • Top your drink with a splash of soda water. Pour it into a glass and enjoy.
4. Consider adding coconut water. Some people enjoy adding coconut water to a mind eraser instead of soda water. This takes away some of the carbonation, but can add a sweeter taste. This is best if you're making the mind eraser with rum.
   • If you enjoy the carbonation, consider making ice cubes out of coconut water. This can preserve the carbonated taste, while adding a bit of coconut flavor.
   • If you're using rum and coconut, adding a dash of nutmeg on top of the drink can be fun. Sprinkle some fresh nutmeg on top of your mind eraser before drinking or serving.

Warnings

• Drinking can be a fun social activity. However, most dietary guidelines recommend drinking in moderation. This means no more than one drink per night for women and no more than two drinks per night for men. If you're making a mind eraser, have only one if you're female and only one if you're male.
• If you're going to be drinking, make sure you designate a driver. If you don't have a sober driver, call a cab, Lyft, or Uber.

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