Shots

The End of the World

Whiskey based shot against white background

The End of the World is now available in cocktail form. This is a stiff little shot featuring one and a half ounces of three combined liquors. It by no means tastes bad, but taste certainly isn’t what it’s about. The combination of rum, bourbon whiskey and vodka in equal parts ends up favoring the ... Read the full article →

Boswandeling

Clear shot in a shot glass

The Boswandeling is a tasty little shot. It’s mainly vodka and triple sec, but it’s got a healthy dose of Angostura bitters, which gives it a unique flavor. Orange and bitters make for a complex flavor combination, so even though this is a shot, it’s worth savoring rather than just downing. The trick with this ... Read the full article →

Kalabreeze

Kalabreeze cocktail - cherry and apricot brandies with triple sec

The Kalabreeze cocktail is a shooter featuring two kinds of brandy – cherry and apricot – with triple sec. Despite all the mentions of fruit, it’s neither a fruity nor a particularly sweet cocktail. The Kalabreeze isn’t as high proof as some shooters, but it’s all alcohol and does pack a punch. It’s very drinkable ... Read the full article →

Copper Camel

Two Copper Camel shots on a bar

The Copper Camel blends Bailey’s Irish Cream with a touch of butterscotch schnapps. It’s like a piece of candy in a glass, with a kick. Shots like this one make wonderful nightcaps. They’re not meant to be gulped like tequila shooters – the flavor of a drink like this is much too delicious not to ... Read the full article →

Gold Emerald Shooter

Green cocktail in a tall shot glass against white background

The Gold Emerald Shooter has a really unique flavor combination: melon and cinnamon. It may not sound like your cup of tea, but this is one of those drinks you’ve got to taste, at least once – if only to make sure you don’t like it. Because this drink is surprising. The blending of sweetness ... Read the full article →

Indian Summer

Two shot glasses full of a dark brown cocktail mixture

Like most drinks featuring amaretto and Kahlua, the Indian Summer cocktail is all about flavor. It’s served as a shot, but it’s definitely not one you need to chug. The Indian Summer cocktail tastes like a black coffee with almond flavored syrup, only richer due to the more complex flavors of the Kahlua. It’s sweet ... Read the full article →

Bri’s Almond Cider

Apple cider and amaretto in a shot glass

Have you ever had almonds with apples? It’s a great pairing, and the basis of Bri’s Almond Cider, which blends equal parts amaretto and apple cider. The flavor of Bri’s Almond Cider is pretty sweet, but the tang in the apple cider rescues it from being as candy-like as, say, a B-52. This is not ... Read the full article →

Fiery German

Close up shot of an amber whisky or liquor

The Fiery German is a simple shot to pour, but the flavor is complex. It features the herbal notes of Jagermeister (often described as something like black licorice) and the spice of cinnamon. Many people think Jagermeister exists only to be poured into shots and guzzled at light speed so as to avoid the taste, ... Read the full article →

T-52 Shooter

Two T-52 shots on a silver bar

If you enjoy a B-52, you’ve got to try the T-52 Shooter. It’s basically the same drink, but with the Irish cream swapped for a strawberry cream liqueur. That goes incredibly well with both the coffee and orange flavors of the other two liqueurs. In fact, you know how the B-52 tastes like caramel candy? ... Read the full article →

French Toast

French toast cocktail in a cocktail glass

The French Toast drink recipe really does taste pretty much like its namesake. It’s a sweet little cocktail, perfect as a shot or a longer drink. It’s really not very good as a breakfast replacement, just in case you were wondering. It’s fabulous as a dessert replacement, however. It’s also enjoyable as a nightcap, or ... Read the full article →

Five Aces

A Five Aces cocktail in a shot glass

The Five Aces cocktail blends an intriguing combination of flavors: almond, a hint of apricot and sour apple. This is one shot that deserves to be sipped rather than tipped. This drink is a nice choice anytime you feel like having a shot that actually tastes good. It’s not quite sweet enough to be thought ... Read the full article →

Eliminator

The Eliminator cocktail, with the rum aflame

Who doesn’t love a cocktail you can set on fire? The Eliminator is your basic one ounce shot comprised of three different liquors – well, four, if you count the rum that burns off when you light it. This is a fun drink for getting loosened up as the evening’s just getting started. But remember, ... Read the full article →

Midnight Oil

Three Midnight Oil shooters lined up on a bar

The Midnight Oil shot got its name from its appearance: it looks a little like oil. It’s basically three parts amaretto to one part Jagermeister, and the flavor is rich, nutty and slightly fruity. This shooter is better savored than chugged. Enjoy a Midnight Oil whenever you’re in the mood for something a little sweet. ... Read the full article →

Ground Zero

Ground Zero cocktail

The Ground Zero cocktail has a strange combination of flavors. Peppermint and coffee mingle with whiskey for a taste that’s just plain hard to describe, and definitely not for everyone. It’s sort of smoky and minty and earthy. This is a pure alcohol shot, and as such, can be chugged or savored. It’s nice for ... Read the full article →

Oatmeal Cookie

Oatmeal Cookie cocktail against white

Imagine this: a raisin-free oatmeal cookie in the form of a drink. That’s what the Oatmeal Cookie cocktail tastes like. It’s a really fun, delicious drink – excellent as a dessert drink, and perfect for cool fall evenings where it’s not chilly enough to start a fire but you need something to keep you warm. ... Read the full article →

Marshmallow Shooter {MixThatDrink Original}

marshmallow-shooter

The Marshmallow Shooter is a cocktail recipe I invented. I haven’t found any other cocktails of the same name, nor any that try to emulate the taste of a marshmallow in cocktail form. And let me tell you: it’s not easy. But I think this recipe does at least suggest the flavor of marshmallow. Marshmallows ... Read the full article →

Black Cactus

Black Cactus cocktail against white background with blackberries

The Black Cactus gets its name from the use of blackberry brandy (hence the “black”) and tequila (hence the cactus reference). It’s a fun little drink that you can scale down to shots (just use 1/2 ounce of each ingredient) if you’re so inclined, since that’s a fun way to down this one. The blackberry ... Read the full article →

Mexican Red Hot

Four red shooters, lined up in a row

The recipe for a Mexican Red Hot cocktail calls for Aftershock cinnamon schnapps. Really, any kind of cinnamon schnapps will give you the same flavor, but Aftershock is red while the others are clear. The red gives the drink a nice visual kick. This cocktail does actually taste a lot like the candy it’s named ... Read the full article →

Warp Core Breach

Brown cocktail in shot glass

Like most shooters, the Warp Core Breach is designed to get a lot of alcohol into you quickly, so absolutely no room in the glass is wasted on mixers. With a name like Warp Core Breach, of course, you’re not expecting anything subtle. It’s meant to be drunk as a shot, but it’s not a ... Read the full article →

Undertow

Blue cocktail in shot glass

The Undertow is a 100% alcohol shooter cocktail that balances sweet with tangy very nicely. The sweet comes from the raspberry schnapps and the tangy from the orange flavor of the blue curacao. It’s also one of the simplest drinks you’ll ever pour, so if you have any concerns about your skills as a bartender, ... Read the full article →

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