Meaning of tequila slammer | Babel Free

Definitions

A cocktail consisting of tequila, possibly with a mixer, that is slammed down on a surface so as to quickly mix ingredients and expel gasses to concentrate the alcohol.

Examples

“The tequila slammer will forever be associated with the most reckless style of drinking.”

“'Tell⟳ me more . . . it sounds worthy of a tequila slammer so far,' said Bill.”

“Because tequila slammers are consumed rapidly, like⟳ a shot, this ingestion provides further risk⟳ for a bartender looking to enter⟳ the field; the sudden spike of alcohol in the bloodstream means that, if improperly prepared, a tequila slammer will render the drinker incapable of metabolizing magic for as long as an hour.”

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