For a quick drink you can pour easily, you can’t beat shots. Some are meant to be chugged, but many are delicious enough to sip like a standard cocktail.
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 …
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 …
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 recipe blends it with 151 Proof Rum and no mixers, so it’s rather powerful. This drink actually makes a great aperitif, stimulating your appetite and making your meal seem a …
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 …
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 …
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. …