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The Bartender: perfect shots

February 23, 2006

Remember your 21st birthday? Most likely you went to the bar and your friends all bought you shots — probably Redheaded Sluts or Lemon Drops. Maybe if they wanted to test how drunk you were, they served you up a Cement Mixer and laughed as you swallowed the curdled beverage.

Whether you managed to remember your birthday or not, it's safe to bet you've heard the names and probably even tasted a few of the creative shots bars have to offer. Do you know what you're really consuming?

Most people know that a Lemon Drop is part vodka part lemon juice. But, what's in a shot of Liquid Cocaine? It can't really be the narcotic. So what ingredients could warrant that kind of title? Only bartenders and a few savvy drinkers know the answers to these questions, but that's about to change.

FYI: These drinks contain alcohol, so you must be 21 or older to go to the bar, purchase the ingredients and legally consume alcohol.


THE REDHEADED SLUT

Tastes like: You can taste the Jager, but it's fruity too.

Contains:

1 oz. Peach Schnapps

1 oz. Jagermeister

Cranberry juice


THE DIRTY GIRL SCOUT

Tastes like: A liquid version of the Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie.

Contains:

1 oz. vodka

1 oz. Kahlua

1 oz. Irish Cream

1 oz. White Creme de Menthe


CEMENT MIXER

Tastes like: This one is more of a gag — it's bitter and kind of gross.

Contains:

1 jigger Irish Cream

1 jigger lime juice

A "jigger" is a double-sided device with a large measure on one end and a smaller measure on the other. The larger measure is usually about 1-1/2 ounces and that is the amount that's called a "jigger." The smaller end is about an ounce, and referred to as a "pony."


OATMEAL COOKIE

Tastes like: Sweet and tasty like a real oatmeal cookie.

Contains:

1/2 oz. Grand Marnier

1/2 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps

1/2 oz. Irish Cream


LIQUID COCAINE

Tastes like: Pure alcohol. It's strong, probably not a good shot to start with.

Contains:

One part Bacardi 151 Rum

One part Goldschlager

One part Jagermeister


SLIPPERY NIPPLE

Tastes like: It's buttery and smooth.

Contains:

.5 oz. Irish Cream

.5 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps


SEX ON THE BEACH

Yes, it's a shot as well as a drink.

Tastes like: Sweet and fruity.

Contains:

1 oz. vodka

3/4 oz. Peach Schnapps

Cranberry juice

Grapefruit juice


Next time you're at the bar, impress your friends by ordering a shot with the knowledge of what the ingredients are.

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