Mind Eraser Shot + Cocktail Recipe

The easy Mind Eraser Shot recipe makes a fantastic layered shot with Kahlua, Vodka, Club Soda, or Sprite. This unique shot is a great party shot.

Mind Eraser Shot

You can enjoy the Mind Eraser Cocktail as a drink or a layered shot. This easy cocktail contains equal parts Kahlua Coffee liquor and vodka topped with club soda, tonic water, or Sprite.

This drink is a twist on the classic Black Russian, with the addition of bubbles. When you pour in the bubbles, the coffee liqueur and vodka look like they are dancing.

The Black Russian originated in Brussels in the late 1940s. You may be familiar with its sibling, the White Russian, which includes cream with Kahlua and Vodka for a creamy drink.

Did you know there are also Irish Russian Cocktails with Guinness, a Colorado Bulldog that adds a splash of cola, and many other fun variations of the original cocktail?

Back to the Mind Eraser Shot! It is a super fun cocktail for parties! The Mind Eraser Drink is similar to this shot recipe with double the ingredients and the addition of ice cubes.

Some fun variations have appeared on cocktail menus over the past few years. Today, we are sharing the classic version of this cocktail.

This drink is another famous 1980s cocktail shot. Many from this era have funny drink names that make you laugh as you make them.

Other 80s cocktail shots include the Blowjob Shot, Red-Headed Slut Shot, Woo Woo Shot, Duck Fart Shot, and even the B-52 Shot.

Many of these classic 80s cocktail shots have their names adapted to fit 2022, but you will still see the original names in many bartending books and on restaurant menus.

This simple shot recipe only requires three ingredients. While the drink will not erase your mind, it is potent, so you want to ensure you don't give it a chance to make your brain fuzzy.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Mind Eraser Shot and Drink! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Vodka
• Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
• Club Soda

Coffee Liqueur - You can use Kahlua, Tia Maria, Sheridan's, or other brands of coffee liqueurs.

Club Soda - If you don't have club soda you can switch it out for Sprite lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, or soda water.

Equipment Needed

• 2 ounce shot glasses - We love these 2 oz shot glasses especially for layered shots.
• Bar Spoon - A bar spoon helps distribute the vodka so it doesn't mix directly into the Kahlua and creates a layered drink.
• OXO angled jiggers - these are our go-to measuring tools for cocktails. They work perfectly for pouring in layers for cocktails.

How to Make a Mind Eraser Shot

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

1. Pour Kahlúa Coffee Liquor into the bottom of a shot glass. 
2. Slowly pour vodka over the back of a spoon so it evenly pours into the shot glass and does not mix with the Kahlúa.
3. Pour in club soda over the bar spoon to finish the layered shot.

Mind Eraser Cocktail Drink

This can be made into a cocktail and then served with a straw. Similar to a fizzy Black Russian.

To make this into a larger cocktail increase double the amount of Kahlua, Vodka, an Club Soda from the shot recipe.

Pour over an old-fashioned glass with ice. Serve with a straw to taste each layer or stir the drink together.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: We recommend making the Mind Eraser Shot and Cocktail as you plan to drink it so you get the layered effect and can drink it before the club soda goes flat.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

You can use Kahlúa, Tia Maria, Sheridan's, or other brands of coffee liqueurs.

If you don't have club soda, substitute Sprite lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, or soda water.

Brain Eraser Shot: Add equal parts amaretto and Kahlúa or change it to Goldschläger.

Black Magic Cocktail: This variation includes vodka, Kahlúa, and lemon juice served over ice.

Brown Russian: This variation is a full-size cocktail with vodka, crème de cacao, and chocolate syrup.

Vegetarian Option: The dairy from Kahlúa is the only animal product in the Mind Eraser Shot, making it vegetarian-safe.

Vegan Option: Vegan drinkers must replace Kahlúa with a plant-based alternative to make it vegan. We haven’t found a vegan substitute for Kahlúa, but Vegan in the Freezer has a homemade DIY recipe for this coffee liqueur.

Gluten-Free: Kahlúa’s FAQs confirm that the entire product line contains no gluten. Club soda is considered naturally gluten-free but check for a gluten-free label if you are highly sensitive and want to avoid cross-contamination.

Alcohol-Free Option: Replace the vodka and Kahlúa with NA alternatives to make it alcohol-free.

Larger Group/More Servings: 

You can upsize this shot into a cocktail for a drink similar to a fizzy Black Russian.

Double the Kahlúa, vodka, and club soda in the written recipe, then pour over an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.

Serve with a straw if you want to taste each layer, or stir it together.

Sugar-Free:

The written recipe contains 7 grams of sugar per serving. We haven’t found sugar-free alternatives to Kahlúa, so skip the Mind Eraser Shot or only have one if sugar is a dietary concern.

Vodka and club soda are naturally sugar-free.

 

Tips for the Best Mind Eraser Shot

• If you are not worried about the layers, you can shake the Kahlúa and vodka in a cocktail shaker, pour it into the shot glass, then layer the soda water. PLEASE DO NOT SHAKE the club soda with the Kahlúa and vodka! It already has enough bubbles.
• On average, the Mind Eraser Drink has a 16 percent ABV (Alcohol by Volume), equal to 32 proof.
• If you are a fan of Kahlúa, make sure to check out our Bushwacker Recipe, B-52, Colorado Bulldog, Duck Fart, Snickers Shot, and Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot.
• Nutrition information is available in the recipe card below including calories

What to Serve with Mind Eraser Shot

The coffee flavor from the Kahlúa naturally pairs well with other sweet bites, especially those considered “throwbacks.” Here are some party-ready desserts, shots, and cocktails that would go well with the Mind Eraser Shot.

Desserts: Watergate Salad, S'mores Golden Graham Bars, Salty and Sweet Ruffles Marshmallow Treats, Orange Dreamsicle Salad, Easy Fruit Salad

Drinks: Jelly Donut Shot, Pink Starburst Shot, Ninja Turtle Shot, Blowjob Shot, Liquid Marijuanas Drink, Butterfinger Shot, Broken Down Golf Cart Shot, PB&J Shot

When to Serve

• Summer Cocktail
• New Year's Eve Party
• Happy Hour
• 80s Throwback Party
• Girls or Guys Night Party Drink
• Halloween Party Cocktail
• Fall Cocktail Party  

 

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