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The Doudou shot is an alcoholic shooter composed of vodka, lemon juice, tabasco sauce and an olive stuffed with hot paste. The doudou shot is closely associated with Lebanon, and Beirut nightlife specifically.

As is the case with most shooters, doudou shots are typically drunk fast, not sipped. The spicy olive is chewed on last once the liquid has been swallowed.

History
The origin of the doudou shot and its name are uncertain. While its decription, name and content do not differ across establishments offering it throughout the Middle East, tenuous evidence points to the existence of close variants outside of the region. In one such variant, the use of tequila, when combined with tabasco sauce, strongly points to a Mexican influence in ingredients.

It is unknown whether a tequila-based "doodoo" shot was adapted in Lebanon, using the more popular vodka. The strength of the Lebanese-Mexican diaspora could lend credence to this theory.



Preparation
The vodka, lemon juice and tabasco are poured into a shotglass, and an olive stuffed with hot paste is added to garnish.

Although exact dosages and assembly techniques tend to vary, the final result is consistent. The density of the ingredients is such that the olive will sink to the bottom of the shotglass, while the lemon juice, dashes of tabasco sauce and vodka will mix in the remainder of the shot glass, regardless of the order in which they are added.