13 Vodka Shots You'll Actually Want To Take
Remember when you thought it was fun to take secret shots of Skol in your friend's dorm room? Yeah, I'm shuddering too.
1. Chocolate Cake Shot
Even though this shot looks nothing like its name, nor is it even made with a chocolate base, it does taste like chocolate cake.
Chocolate Cake
Serves 1
Ingredients
3/4 ounce vodka
3/4 ounce Frangelico
Lemon wedge, seeds removed, coated in sugar
Preparation
Combine the vodka and Frangelico in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a shot glass. Serve alongside the sugar-coated lemon wedge. Shoot the shot and follow with the lemon wedge.
Reprinted with permission from the publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt from 101 Shots by Kim Haasarud. Copyright 2014.
2. Little Red Corvette
Little Red Corvette
Serves 1
Ingredients
1/4 ounce Aperol
3/4 ounce orange vodka
1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a shot glass.
Reprinted with permission from the publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt from 101 Shots by Kim Haasarud. Copyright 2014.
3. Honeydew Shot
Honeydew
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 ounce citrus vodka
1/4 ounce Midori
1/4 ounce Bärenjäger honey liqueur
1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
Skewered honeydew melon ball, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients except the garnish in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake moderately. Strain into a shot glass. Garnish with skewered melon ball, if desired.
Reprinted with permission from the publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt from 101 Shots by Kim Haasarud. Copyright 2014.
4. Beetroot and Vodka Shots
Beetroot Juice + Horseradish + Vodka
Recipe here.
5. Cranberry Kamikaze
Vodka + Lime + Cranberry + Triple Sec
Recipe here.
6. Birthday Cake Shots
Vodka + Chocolate Liqueur + Half and Half + Sprinkles
Recipe here.
7. Peach Lemon Drop
Orange Vodka + Peach Schnaps + Lemon Juice
Recipe here.
8. Bomb Pop Shots
Sprite + Lemon Vodka + Blue Curacao + Grenadine
Upside: pretty, sweet, and fun. Downside: You'd have to drink at least five to feel anything. Recipe here.
9. Dirty Martini Shooters
Vodka + Vermouth + Olive Juice
In the case of the martini, shots may actually be the more responsible choice. Recipe here.
10. Finger Lime Kamikaze Shots with Mint and Olive Oil
Vodka + Triple Sec + Olive Oil + Lemonade + Finger Lime + Mint
Mature and interesting enough to be invited to your next dinner party. Recipe here.
11. The Tyrion Lannister Shot
Pear Vodka + St. Germaine + Lime + Sugar + Mint
Cheers, Game of Thrones fans. This season, you're probably going to need it. Recipe here.
12. Peanut Buttery Shot
Vanilla Vodka + Irish Cream + Peanut Butter + Butterscotch Schnapps
Everything about this is a serious YES. Recipe here.
13. Strawberry Jalapeño Shot
Strawberries + Lime + Sugar + Jalapeño + Vodka
Shameless brand promotion aside, this recipe is a nice, tame way to kick off all the outdoor day drinking you'll be doing come summer. Recipe here.
