Nozem Oil
The shot from the Achterhoek that grew popular at Zwarte Cross, with citrus and chili pepper in the glass. Everything about the alcohol percentage, flavor and the right glass for it.
A festival shot with chili pepper
Nozem Oil was launched in 2012 and comes from Feestfabriek Alles Komt Goed in Hengelo in the Achterhoek, the organization behind Zwarte Cross. That is no minor detail: the shot grew popular at that festival and has the image that comes with it. The name and label openly play on that.
What distinguishes it from other shots is the flavor. While most Dutch shots rely on sweetness, this one combines fresh, tart citrus with the warmth of chili pepper, plus caffeine. The result hits twice: first sour, then spicy. At 10%, Nozem Oil is also one of the lightest shots on the shelf, lighter than Apenshot and half the strength of Dropshot.
In brief
Nozem Oil and similar shots
Nozem Oil comes in two sizes. These other shots are usually next to it in the fridge, but taste very different.
Nozem Oil 1 liter
The one-liter bottle for the fridge. Citrus, chili pepper and caffeine; the lowest alcohol percentage in this selection.
Nozem Oil 10 x 2 cl
Ten individual 2 cl bottles. Convenient to take along and share without glasses.
Monkey Shot
The sweet counterpart, with banana and caramel. Rounder and less spicy than Nozem Oil.
Dropshot
The classic Dutch licorice shot, twice as strong. Salty and sweet instead of sour and spicy.
Flügel
Vodka with an energy drink in a bottle, at the same percentage as Nozem Oil but much sweeter.
Nozem Oil if you're looking for something sour and spicy; Apenshot or Dropshot if you prefer something sweet.
Freshly sour citrus followed by chili pepper
Citrus & spices
Sharp citrus, like grated lime zest, with a spicy note underneath. At 10%, there's little alcohol on the nose.
Sour and sweet at the same time
Freshly sour and sweet at the same time, with the warmth of chili pepper coming through halfway. Not your average shot.
Sharp and warm
The chili lingers in the throat, much longer than the citrus. Serving it ice-cold keeps that effect within limits.
Nozem Oil's flavor profile. Apenshot and Flügel score higher on sweetness and much lower on spice; Dropshot scores higher on strength.
How to pour Nozem Oil
Shots should be ice-cold. Put the bottle in the refrigerator or, if necessary, in the freezer for half an hour before pouring.
Ice-cold from the refrigerator
3 cl in a small shot glass, straight from the refrigerator. The cold dampens both the sourness and the chili's sharpness, which is exactly what this shot needs.
Glass: shot glass →Topped up with sparkling water
4 cl in a highball glass full of ice, topped up with sparkling water and a lime wedge. At 10%, you don't need much to make a long, refreshing drink.
Glass: highball glass →A note of caution
It contains caffeine. That masks how much you've had without making you less drunk, so it's wise to stick to a few and drink water in between.
More questions →Cocktails with Nozem Oil
This is primarily a shot, not a cocktail base. The citrus and chili are useful if you're looking for something spicy.
Making shots
The full collection of shot recipes, from layered to ice-cold straight from the freezer.
Kamikaze
Vodka, triple sec, and lime. The same sour direction, but without the chili.
Spicy Margarita
Tequila, lime, and chili pepper. A splash of Nozem Oil brings the heat without fresh pepper.
Apple Pie Shot
The best-known Dutch shot, and the exact opposite of this bottle.The right glass for a shot
A small, sturdy shot glass that can go in the freezer, and a long drink glass if you dilute it. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything you still wanted to know about Nozem Oil
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