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Hot Shot Calories
Layered shot made with coffee liqueur, cream, and hot coffee
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Hot Shot (45 g) has 81 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.5 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Hot Shot Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 45 g
81
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
6.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 4% · Fat 42%
Hot Shot nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (45 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 8.1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Small Hot Shot?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 90 g | 162 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Shot
What is a Hot Shot drink?
A Hot Shot is a layered coffee drink made with coffee liqueur, hot coffee and cream. It is served in a small shot glass, with the cream forming a soft top layer.
How do you make a Hot Shot?
To make a Hot Shot, add coffee liqueur to a shot glass, pour hot coffee over it slowly, then finish with cream. Pouring gently helps the ingredients remain in visible layers.
What does a Hot Shot taste like?
A Hot Shot tastes of roasted coffee and sweet coffee liqueur, balanced by the mild, creamy top layer. The exact sweetness and intensity vary with the liqueur and coffee you use.
Does a Hot Shot contain alcohol?
Yes, a Hot Shot contains alcohol because coffee liqueur is one of its ingredients. The alcohol content varies by liqueur and recipe, so it is not suitable for someone avoiding alcohol.
Is a Hot Shot served hot or cold?
A Hot Shot is made with hot coffee and is usually served soon after assembly. The cream on top may be cool, creating a contrast with the warm coffee underneath.
How do you keep the layers in a Hot Shot separate?
Pour the hot coffee slowly over the back of a spoon, then add the cream gently as the top layer. A fast pour can mix the coffee and liqueur instead of leaving distinct bands.
Can you make a Hot Shot with espresso?
Yes, you can use espresso in a Hot Shot. It gives the drink a more concentrated coffee taste than filter coffee; pour it carefully over the liqueur to preserve the layers.
Is a Hot Shot the same as Irish coffee?
No, a Hot Shot is a small layered drink made with coffee liqueur, hot coffee and cream. Irish coffee is typically made with whiskey and served as a larger hot coffee drink.
What kind of cream goes on a Hot Shot?
Lightly whipped cream works well on a Hot Shot because it can sit on top of the coffee as a distinct layer. Very thin cream is more likely to sink or blend into the drink.
Can you make a Hot Shot without coffee liqueur?
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic Hot Shot-style drink by replacing the coffee liqueur with coffee syrup. It keeps the coffee-and-cream idea but will not have the original liqueur’s flavour or alcohol.
Hot Shot Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
20.25µg · 2% DV
B12
0.05µg · 2% DV
B3
0.27mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
15mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Calcium
14mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Sodium
8.1mg · 0% DV
Hot Shot Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Hot Shot
To burn the 81 calories in 1 piece (small) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Hot Shot?
Hot Shot is a small layered drink made with coffee liqueur, hot coffee and cream. It is usually assembled so the layers remain distinct rather than stirred together: the liqueur brings sweetness, the coffee adds a roasted bitterness, and the cream gives the top a smooth, soft finish. It is served warm in a small glass and sipped rather than treated like a full mug of coffee.
It suits an after-dinner drink or a gathering where you want coffee flavours with a little sweetness. Pair it with a simple biscuit or a small dessert, or enjoy it on its own. The cream and liqueur make it richer than plain coffee; using a lighter layer of cream keeps the finish less heavy.
How Nutritious Is Hot Shot?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Hot Shot Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Hot Shot Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Hot Shot Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Hot Shot Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.54g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.