Product of: France

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As its name suggests, Wattshot is a gin-based spirit drink designed to be consumed as a shot. The "Watt" element of the name references the electric sensation it leaves in your mouth, which I suspect is due to its being infused with Szechuan Buttons - edible flowers that impart this sensation.

The makers of Wattshot describe their product as "A shot of electricity, invigorating the senses. It starts with a strong hit of the gin, developing into a rich cherry blossom flavour with a floral note. And then comes the tingle. Subtle at first, a vibrant, electric sensation floods the mouth, stimulating it and leaving it with a clean, fresh aftertaste.It starts with a strong hit of the gin, developing into a rich cherry blossom flavour with a floral note. And then comes the tingle. Subtle at first, a vibrant, electric sensation floods the mouth, stimulating it and leaving it with a clean, fresh aftertaste. This electric sensation is what gave WATTSHOT its name."

As well as a shot, its makers promote Wattshot as a cocktail ingredient with the following recipes:

75 Watts
Glass: Old-fashioned or coupe
Garnish: Lemon zest or slice
Method: Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice.
20ml Wattshot
15ml lemon juice
10ml sugar syrup
Top with sparkling wine
+25ml Shot WATTSHOT on the side

Wattshot Cosmo
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Flammed orange peel (+25ml Shot Wattshot on the side)
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
37ml Wattshot
50ml Cranberry Juice
20ml Dry Curacao
15ml Lime juice
10ml Honey or sugar syrup

Wattshot Sour
Glass: Old-fashioned
Garnish: 1/2 caramelised passion fruit or marischino cherry
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
50ml Wattshot
15ml Vanilla vodka
10ml Vanilla syrup
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
3ml Grenadine

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 30/01/2023

Appearance:

Clear, pale golden amber.

Aroma:

Vanilla-infused gin and cherry-scented soap

Taste:

Lightly sweetened vanilla and floral gin followed by spirituous spice.

Aftertaste:

As the flavour fades so an electric taste sensation grows and takes over.

Overall:

Some will love this shot - enjoying the sensation it leaves in the mouth, as well as the reaction of friends who have not previously encountered electrifying Szechuan Buttons (AKA Buzz Flowers) before. I hated it! However, I did very much like the nifty Borosilicate glass the bottle came with and I can see there will be a market for Wattshot.