There comes a time in everyone's life when only a shot will get the job done. Pigged out on Italian food? A shot of grappa will burn on the way down, but it's a digestivo that will help settle down your chicken picatta. Called off your wedding? 17 shots of tequila will make the that pain go away and may net you a Latino name. Worry about the hangover in the morning.
Houstonist thought it important that you folks know how to whip up a few quality shots - just in case you need to a break from the sophistication of your Woodford Reserve on the rocks or your Glenfiddich.
Of course this list isn't exhaustive, but these are a few that we dig. Now go forth and shoot yourself - with booze not guns, jackasses.
+ 1 oz rum
+ 1 oz vodka
+ 1 oz gin
+ 1/2 oz amaretto almond liqueur
+ 1/2 oz banana liqueur
+ 1/2 oz coconut liqueur
+ 1/2 oz melon liqueur
+ 1/2 oz peach schnapps
+ 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur
+ 1 splash grenadine syrup (optional)
Combine, stir, and serve in a chilled shot glass with a pineapple slice or maraschino cherry.
More mixes follow the jump.
+ 1/4 oz vodka
+ 1/4 oz rum
+ 1/4 oz gin
+ 1/4 oz triple sec
+ 1/4 oz raspberry liqueur
+ 1/2 oz sweet and sour mix
+ 1 splash Sprite
+ 1 splash pineapples
Combine vodka, rum, gin, tripple sec, raspberry liqueur, sweet & pineapple juice in mixing tin with ice. Shake ingredients vigorously and strain into old-fashioned glass, and add a splash of Sprite.
Sex on the Beach
+ 1 1/2 oz vodka
+ 3/4 oz peach schnapps
+ 1/2 oz creme de cassis
+ 2 oz orange juice
+ 2 oz cranberry juice
+ orange slice for garnish
+ maraschino cherry for garnish
Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Strain into a highball glass.
Garnish with the orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Pour shots - five big ones.
Pour sand in your crotch to secure that true Spring Break look and feel.
Shoot.
+ 1/2 oz Crown Royal whisky
+ 1/2 oz amaretto almond liqueur
+ 1/2 oz sloe gin
+ 3/4 oz orange juice
+ 3/4 oz pineapple juice
Pour all ingredients in a mixing tin with ice. Shake and strain.
Have a drink we should spread to the masses? Send it along [jason at houstonist dot com], and we just may post it after some extensive testing.
Don't be a dumbass. Drink responsibly or take a cab.
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