Types and Preparation of Shots
Some popular types of shooters:
- Tequila Shot
Two shooters can have the same name but different ingredients, resulting in two very different tastes.
Ingredients and Varieties of Shots
What drinks are considered shots? Spirits like tequila, whiskey, and vodka are normally used for shots. However, liqueurs, beer, and amaro can also be used.
What is another word for shooter drink? They can be called shooters, travel bottles, mini-bottles, or nips.
Shot Glass and Serving
A shot glass is designed to hold or measure spirits or liquor, either imbibed straight from the glass or poured into a cocktail.
It is common to serve a shooter as a “side” to a larger drink. Shooters can be shaken, stirred, blended, layered, or simply poured.
Recommendations and Popular Choices
In general, consider strength, flavor, and type when deciding what to take a shot of.
The easiest shots to drink are sweeter ones like butterscotch schnapps. Harsher whiskeys, scotches, and bourbons have more bite.
Popular shots include:
- Red Snapper – Crown Royal, amaretto, cranberry juice
- Three Wise Men – Johnnie Walker Scotch, Jim Beam Bourbon, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
Safety and Warnings
While shots are fun, be careful. They can quickly lead to drunkenness or poisoning if you have too many.