Shooters / Golpes

Shooters They say the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well, drinking the recipes found here may just be the quickest way to see a man's stomach. These are designed for quick ingestion from those nasty little shooter glasses. Take care consuming too many drinks this way! A shooter, which is also referred to as a shot, is a small drink that is usually between one and four ounces. The diminutive beverage is designed to allow the drinker swiftly consume it. This type of drink is often associated with a celebration of some sort, a bet, a drinking game, etc. Shooters may contain just one alcohol, or can be created using a combination of several alcohols, much like a cocktail. When serving a shooter, it is most often poured in a sherry glass or a shot glass. This type of drink can be stirred, shaken, layered, poured, or blended prior to serving. As with mixed drinks, you will find that some shooters are universally known. However, bartenders may enjoy creating a signature one that can only be found at his or her bar. What a bartender uses to create a shooter may vary based on his or her personal preference, as well as the region in which he or she is located. This means that a shooter of a certain name found in one bar may be offered under the same name at another bar, but offers a totally different taste. It isn’t only the ingredients that can change the taste of a shooter, its flavor can also be changed by the way in which it has been prepared. While some shooters may have names that are similar to that of a particular cocktail, many have vulgar names that entice bar patrons, as well as names associated with brands, pop culture, people, etc. JHONNY ON THE BEACH Drink Type: Shooter - J Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Vodka - (more) 1 oz. Black Raspberry Liqueur - (more) 1 oz. Melon Liqueur - (more) 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice - (more) 1/2 oz. Grapefruit Juice - (more) 1/2 oz. Orange Juice - (more) 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice - (more) Instructions Stir and strain into a shot glass. Makes more than one serving. LEMON DEOP SHOTS Drink Type: Shooter - L Ingredients 1 Lemon - (more) 1 bottle(s) Vodka - (more) Sugar - (more) Instructions Cut the lemon into small pieces so they will fit into your mouth. Dip a piece of lemon into a bowl of sugar, then fill a shot glass full of vodka. Drink the shot then eat the lemon with sugar on it. It's a real party favourite. PURPLE FROG Drink Type: Shooter - P Ingredients 1 oz. Jagermeister - (more) 1 oz. Tequila - (more) Instructions Pour into a shot glass and shoot. 401 Drink Type: Shooter - # Ingredients 1/4 oz. Creme de Banane - (more) 1/4 oz. Irish Cream - (more) 1/4 oz. Kahlua - (more) 1/4 oz. Yukon Jack - (more) Instructions Layer in a shot glass.