The Four Horsemen

About The Four Horsemen

Revelation 6:1-8 “…I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse…And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him…”

The Four Horsemen is a purely painful experience that is said to be a rite of passage for those who turn 21. I don’t know why anyone would make a rookie drinker suffer like this, but at least it’s some damn good spirits involved. The process for this shooter is to take eat shot in sequence (order doesn’t matter) but once you start you have to finish. Without Jameson© this is called the Three Wise Men. With Jose Cuervo© substituting for Jameson© it becomes the Three Wisemen and a Mexican. (No, I didn’t make that up).

Ingredients:

• 1 shot Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey©

• 1 shot Jim Beam Bourbon©

• 1 shot Johnny Walker Scotch Whisky©

• 1 shot Jameson Irish Whiskey©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       N/A

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Don’t Do This

Method:

Do them all in a row. If you can face Death.

The Liquid Cocaine

About The Liquid Cocaine

So if you hated the Dead Nazi, you’ll really hate the Liquid Cocaine. This shot hurts like hell. It’ll get you going like the real thing, but it’s gonna hurt the whole time. Combining the meanest German spirits possible, the Liquid Cocaine is a shot for those who dare to push limits, but this is not a casual shot.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Jägermeister©

• 1 part Goldschläger©

• 1 part Rumple Minze©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Ouch

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Melon Ball

About The Melon Ball

As with most cocktails that involve melon liqueur, the Melon Ball Shot hails from the late 2000s and is as visually pleasing as it is to the tastebuds. A sickly sweet shot, we recommend ordering this one in moderation. An actual melon ball is sometimes used as garnish for this shot as well.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. Vodka

• ½ oz. Melon Liqueur

• ½ oz. Pineapple Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Red Snapper

About The Red Snapper

The Red Snapper is a popular party shot that features Crown Royal© as the primary spirit. The Amaretto brings the sweet and the cranberry juice brings the bitter/sour. This is an easy shot to make en-mass and is often a crowd pleaser. Bartender beware, you know what happens when drunk people start shooting cranberry though (it tends to come back up).

Ingredients:

• 1 part Crown Royal© Canadian Whiskey

• 1 part Amaretto

• 2 parts Cranberry Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet & Bitter

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Screaming Orgasm

About The Screaming Orgasm

And we’re back with another PG named shot! This is honestly a shot for “people who don’t like shots.” The compliment of Amaretto, Irish Cream, and Coffee Liqueur essentially drowns out any thought of the Vodka being too much. Best served chilled.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. Vodka

• ⅓ oz. Amaretto

• ⅓ oz. Coffee Liqueur

• ⅓ oz. Irish Cream

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Jelly Bean

About The Jelly Bean

The Jelly Bean is a bit more complicated than most of our shots due to the layering of the spirits. This shot is a crowd-pleaser but is a pain when ordered as a round for those of us behind the bar. If you don’t like black licorice, stay away from this shot as the flavor profile almost overshadows the SoCo and Grenadine.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. Southern Comfort©

• ½ oz. Sambuca©

• ½ oz. Grenadine

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Pour grenadine first, then layer Sambuca©. Float the Southern Comfort©on top of shot and serve.

The Blowjob

About The Blowjob

Yup. So glad to have the word “blowjob” on www.EmpireMixology.com so that the two pop-up in Google©. Anyway, this is typically served as a “birthday” shot and is popular in younger clubs and college town bars. So you might be asking why is this drink called what it is. Well it’s because the shot has whipped cream on top and…..*looks out window, you can’t use your hands to drink it. Yup, mouth to glass and tip it back.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Amaretto

• 1 part Irish Cream

• Whipped Cream

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake and serve with a small twist of whipped cream on top. They have to drink this with, uh…no hands.

The Girl Scout Cookie (Shot)

About The Girl Scout Cookie

You know when a shot is called the Girl Scout Cookie it’s gonna be delicious and minty. This shot is no exception, and is often a crowd pleaser and fan favorite amongst the younger crowd. We recommend using the creme de cacao although peppermint schnapps is an acceptable substitute.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 part Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part White Creme de Menthe

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Nutty Irishman

About The Nutty Irishman

There’s quite a few ways to make the Nutty Irishman, and even this version below can have Irish Whiskey added to it in order to have a “kick.” The two constants of this recipe no matter what the variation are Irish Cream and Hazelnut Liqueur. We chose to keep it simple but mess around and invent something way better!

Ingredients:

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 part Hazelnut Liqueur

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Quaalude

About The Quaalude

For the those born after the 1980s who have no idea what a Quaalude is, it was a sedative drug that was heavily abused in the 1960s through the 80s. A “downer" drug” it would cause your heart rate to drop, cause you to get lethargic, and give you a “high.” SO going back to the recipe here, the shot is relaxing and is meant to make you feel as if you were abnormally relaxed.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Vodka

• 1 part Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part Hazelnut Liqueur

• Splash of Milk

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The B-52

About The B-52

Ooh Look! A shot that’s also an IBA Official Cocktail! Invented in Canada, the B-52 is named after the band, and not the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber (although the band is named after it, but hey whatever). This shot can be turned into a flaming shot by putting a thin layer of overproof rum on top of the shot and igniting. REMEMBER TO BLOW IT OUT BEFORE YOU SHOOT IT.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 part Grand Marnier©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Layer ingredients into a shot glass. Coffee Liqueur is first, then Irish Cream, and finally Grand Marnier©

The Dirty Bong Water

About The Dirty Bong Water

Don’t blame the 2000s for having lame shot names; the 80s and 90s took most of the good ones. The Dirty Bong Water is actually a fairly tasty shot and is mild due to mostly using liqueurs. The name is off-putting but this shot will surprise you in a good way. Empire Mixology does not recommend taking a shot of actual dirty bong water and expecting the same flavor.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. Spiced Rum

• ¼ oz. Amaretto

• ¼ oz. Blue Curacao

• ¼ oz. Raspberry Liqueur

• ¼ oz. Sour Mix

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Surfer on Acid

About The Surfer on Acid

This 90s shot has survived through the 2000s and 2010s and is into its fourth decade of popularity. Sweet with a distinctive punch of Jägermeister©, this shot is a typical crowd pleaser and for good reason. This cocktail can also be converted into a lowball cocktail too if the situation calls for it.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz. Coconut Rum

• ½ oz. Pineapple Juice

• ¼ oz. Jägermeister©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake the coconut rum and pineapple juice with ice and strain into shot glass. Float the Jägermeister©.

The PB&J

About The PB&J

Who doesn’t like PB&J Sandwiches? So obviously everyone likes the shot version just as well! Now technically we’re not using peanut butter, but hazelnut liqueur is close. This shooter is sweet and often very popular. I don’t think dessert shots exist, but this would definitely be in that category.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Raspberry Liqueur

• 1 part Hazelnut Liqueur

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Princess Shot

About The Princess Shot

The Princess Shot is the shot equivalent of a Pink Starburst Candy. This crowd pleasing shot is a relatively modern invention that has seen a popularity boom at bachelorette parties and weddings. The shot is a bit sour due to the mix and watermelon pucker, but it is packed with flavor accordingly. The shot could be made into a highball using lemon lime soda, but is best saved as a shot.

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Vodka

• 1 part Watermelon Pucker

• 1 part Sour Mix

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:      4.5 Stars

• Served:     Shot

• Strength:  Medium

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Pink Starburst

Method:

Combine all ingredients in shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into shot glass.

The Purple Hooter Shooter

About The Purple Hooter

This super simple recipe is a must know for all you aspiring bartenders out there. This super simple recipe is easy to make and involves a relatively unused flavor profile. This recipe is easy to make and take, meaning your guests and customers will consistently come back for more. We recommend using a flavorless vodka in order to prevent the flavor profile from being harshly adjusted.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Vodka

• 1 part Raspberry Liqueur

• Splash of Lemon LIme Soda

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:       Straight

• Strength:    Mild

• Difficulty:    Simple

• Flavor:         Raspberry

Method:

Pour ingredients into a stainless steel shaker over ice. Shake until ice cold. Strain into a large shot glass, and serve.

The Lemon Drop (Shot)

About The Lemon Drop

The simple and classic Lemon Drop Shot. Note, this is not the IBA Official Lemon Drop Cocktail which is made with Triple Sec and Sour Mix as well. This simple one ingredient shot is light and crisp in flavor. We recommend using Lemon Vodka as the primary ingredient, or a perfectly acceptable variation is to use standard vodka and a few drops of lemon juice. Traditionally a sugar coated lemon is sucked afterwards to kill the harsh bite of vodka!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Lemon Vodka

• Lemon Wedge

• Sugar (optional)

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Straight

• Strength:    Medium

• Difficulty:    Simple

• Flavor:        Citrus

Method:

Rub the inside of the shot glass with the lemon wedge. Pour in lemon vodka and shoot back.

Empire Tip: Rim the edge of the glass with granulated sugar to give the shot a lemonade-like feel!

The Sex on the Beach

About The Sex on the Beach

The IBA Contemporary Classic, the Sex on the Beach. This cocktail has been going strong for decades as a summer classic and cult favorite. Despite the provocative name, this cocktail is surprisingly smooth and sweet as the juices combine to eliminate the sharp bite of vodka. Easily enjoyed during a hot summer day or a night out with friends, this versatile recipe is an essential to keep in your toolkit and should be able to be ordered anywhere you go. We’ve also thrown in a shot-version recipe just for fun!

Ingredients:

For Cocktail Version:

• 1½ oz. Vodka

• ½ oz. Peach Schnapps

• Equal parts Orange Juice & Cranberry Juice

For Shot Version:

• 1 part Vodka

• ½ part Peach Schnapps

• Splash of Orange Juice

• Splash of Cranberry Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       5.0 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:    Medium

• Difficulty:    Simple

• Flavor:        Sweet

Method:

Build all ingredients in highball glass with fresh ice. Pour vodka and schnapps first, then orange juice and then cranberry juice. Garnish with choice of orange slice or lemon with maraschino cherries.

For the shot version, shake ingredients lightly in shaker with ice and then strain into shot glass.

The Fallen Froggie

About The Fallen Froggie

Meet the far eastern cousin of the Brain Hemorrhage shot, the Fallen Froggie. Also known as the Squished Frog, this visually……interesting shot is packed with flavor and isn’t too strong since the alcoholic ingredients are low proof. Arguably sweeter than the original recipe, and typically always more sweet than its other cousin the Alien Brain Hemorrhage, the Fallen Froggie is a an interesting way to start off a night or keep the party going. The flavor is a meld of sweet melon, pomegranate, peach, and Irish cream. Note the consistency is NOT smooth and the grenadine and cream combine to make the shot thick.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Peach Schnapps

• Dash of Melon Liqueur

• Float Irish Cream

• Drop of Grenadine

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Straight

• Strength:    Medium

• Difficulty:    Medium

• Flavor:        Chunky Melon

Method:

Build shot as listed. First pour Schnapps and Melon Liqueur into glass and then float Irish Cream using the back of a bar spoon. Drop a single drop of Grenadine into the shot. This pulls the Irish Cream down, forming the cloud.

Empire Tip: Try our original recipe too! See which version you enjoy best!

The Kamikaze

About The Kamikaze

This contemporary classic hails from the fabled 1970s Disco Days, and is an easy to make and effective party starter. There are numerous variations to this cocktail, however we think it best to present this classic recipe which grants a citrus flavor. The name of this drink translates to the word “Divine Wind.”

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Vodka

• 1 part Triple Sec

• 1 part Lime Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Medium

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or shot glass.