The Foreplay Cocktail is a very simple shooter cocktail featuring the flavors of almond and pineapple. It’s a sweet, rich, intoxicating combination. This is a very weak shot, since the only alcohol in it is a half ounce of liqueur. But sometimes a weak drink is just what you want – something you can toss back a few of without ... Read More »
John’s Bomb is a very interesting drink, partly because of the garnish. It gets an orange slice dipped in cinnamon, which is delicious to eat with it. This cocktail features a small amount of Benedictine with a standard amount of tequila. Benedictine is an incredibly sweet herbal liqueur with notes of everything from flowers to spice. It’s hard to pin ... Read More »
The Vulcan Mind-Probe uses an ingredient that’s uncommon in cocktails: ouzo. That’s an anise-flavored liqueur associated with Greece. It tastes a little like absinthe. This drink actually makes a great aperitif, stimulating your appetite and making your meal seem a little bit tastier. It’s also nice for Star Trek related drinking games because the overall proof won’t knock you out ... Read More »
The Tequila Surprise is just what it sounds like. Are you ready for the surprise? It’s tequila with – wait for it – 8 drops of hot sauce dropped down into it. The hot sauce goes straight to the bottom and clumps there, as you can see in the picture. This is definitely a shot for chugging, not savoring – ... Read More »
The Keremiki shot blends cinnamon and peppermint liqueurs with 151 proof rum. It’s kind of like the ultimate breath mint with a kick. This is a tasty little shot that’s worth drinking slowly and savoring, as opposed to chugging. It’s also intriguing as a sort of alternative cordial. The next time you’re in the mood for a candy shot, consider ... Read More »
The 49er Gold Rush rocks on both flavor and presentation. It’s a fun shot that tastes like cinnamon, is gold in color and has gold leaf flakes in it. Goldschlager works best for presentation if you can pour it right in front of your guests, and this is one of those recipes where you can. Just pour the tequila first ... Read More »
The Y2K Shot is a very sweet cocktail featuring Midori and Chambord. These two liqueurs combine to form a raspberry-melon flavor that’s cut only by an ounce of vodka. It was originally one of the many drinks formulated to ring in New Year 2000, hence the name. This drink is good for an evening of dancing, where you can burn ... Read More »
The Peaches & Cream cocktail is a deliciously sweet and mellow shot that goes down very smoothly. If you need some instructions on layering cocktails, check out our tutorial. This is a drink to kick back and savor, not a shot to slug back as quick as you can. If you don’t care about making it a layered shot, just ... Read More »
