My many former days as a bartender surely have to be good for somethin’! If you’re ever at a loss of which delicious libation to order on your next night out, consult this list of drinks, shots and brews. These recipes are from my memory only and aren’t too much of a pain for any experienced Barkeep to prepare. Cheers!
Shots
Applesauce: Goldschlager, Apple Pucker, Pineapple juice
Pancake (Breakfast) Shot: Jameson, Butterscotch liquor, sidecar of Orange juice
Royal Flush: Crown Royal, Peach schnapps, Cranberry juice
Washington Apple: Crown Royal, Apple Pucker, Cranberry juice
Tic-Tac: Orange vodka, Orange juice, splash of Red Bull
Lemon Drop: Chilled Lemon vodka served with sugared rim and lemon
Irish Car Bomb: Guinness beer in a pint glass, shot glass with Jameson and Bailey’s (Drop shot glass in pint glass; Drink quickly!)
Baby Guinness: Patron XO, Bailey’s
Woo-Woo: Vodka, Peach schnapps, Cranberry juice
Red-Headed Slut: Jagermeister, Peach schnapps, Cranberry juice
Chocolate Cake: Frangelico, Vanilla vodka, served with sugar rim and lemon
Jager Bomb: Jagermeister, Red Bull
CheerWine: Captain Morgan, Southern Comfort, Grenadine, Sour mix. Splash of Coke
Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Vanilla vodka, Coconut rum, Pineapple juice, Grenadine
**Experiment!
There are so many great new flavored liquors out there that you can now make ANY possible shot combination with just your imagination! Try mixing flavored liquors like Whipped Cream, Blueberry, Strawberry, Chocolate, Grape, Apple, Pear, etc, with Red Bull or mixers. The options are endless!
Examples: Whipped Cream vodka, Dragonberry rum, Red Bull; Grape vodka, Sour mix, Sprite; etc.
Drinks
Vodka Red Bull: Try a flavored vodka instead of the usual: Grape and Sugar Free
Sex on the Beach: Vodka, Peach schnapps, Orange juice, Pineapple juice, Grenadine
Cosmopolitan: Citrus vodka, Lime juice, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice
Dirty Martini: Premium vodka, Splash of Dry Vermouth, Olive juice, Olives
Tequila Sunrise: Tequila, Pineapple juice, Splash Grenadine
Mimosa: Champagne, Orange Juice
Bloody Mary: Peppered vodka, Tomato juice or mix, Black pepper, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire, Olives
Beers
Pilsners: Very light, tolerable taste (Miller, Coors)
Lagers: More flavor, yet still light and refreshing (Yuengling, Amstel Light, Sam Adams)
Flavored Beer: Great in the warmer months (Bells Oberon, Blue Moon, Seadog Blueberry, Sweetwater Blue)
Pale Ale: Amber in color, heavier, more complex taste (Sierra Nevada, Bass)
India Pale Ale (IPA): Very hoppy, heavier, stronger taste with more alcohol content (Bells 2 Hearted, Dogfish 60 or 90 Minute, Victory Golden Monkey)
Stouts/Porters: Light, yet thick usually roasted with coffee, oatmeal or chocolate flavor (Guinness, Oatmeal Porter, Chocolate Stout)
Man, I’m thirsty!….




