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Oatmeal Cookie Day Cocktail & Shots

Posted on April 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 024 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

March 18 is National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, sometimes identified with National Oatmeal Cookie Day which is actually April 30. The difference between the two; a lacy oatmeal cookie is delicate, wafer thin and crispy while the oatmeal cookie is a drop cookie that is chewy, chunky and usually full of nuts, spices and some sort of chewy dried fruit such as raisins. Regardless of which style of cookie you prefer, I offer a toast in honor of the day.

Days that celebrate oatmeal and the oatmeal cookie – National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, March 18 – National Oatmeal Cookie Day - April 30, National Oatmeal Day - October 29

Oh, and I made real cookies, too! [Date Night Oatmeal Cookies] They are one of my favorites after all.

Much like a spiced up oatmeal cookie, this little shot contains lots of spicy cinnamon flavor with delicious creamy texture.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

1/4 ounce Jager Herbal Liqueur

1/4 ounce Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 ounce Rum

1/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/4 ounce Irish Cream

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

How sweet (and buttery) it is! This oatmeal cookie could get dangerous real fast. It’s like a buttery cookie, less spicy and a bit sweeter than the version above and yes… Very Good!

Oatmeal Cookie Shot

1/4 ounce Jager Herbal Liqueur

1/4 ounce Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 ounce Irish Cream

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

The Oatmeal Cookie Shot was so delicious I thought it a shame to sip it so quickly. A lengthier sipping time should be enjoyed.

Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Jager Herbal Liqueur Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail 088 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1-1/2 ounce Half & Half

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass.

More variations on the Oatmeal Cookie include the Batch of Oatmeal Cookies. Why make cookies if you don’t intend to share. This recipe makes 6 shooters of approximately 2 ounces each or 12 shots of 1 ounce each after mixture has been shaken over ice.

Batch of Oatmeal Cookies

4 ounces Cinnamon Schnapps

4 ounces Irish Cream

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1 ounce Heavy Cream

Combine liquids in large cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into multiple shooter or shot glasses.

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Cinnamon Toast

Posted on November 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

This tastes a bit like buttered cinnamon toast. Apple is quite faint, but just tickles the senses enough to give fresh baked apple pie crust sensation. Like pie crust sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Optional cinnamon and sugar rim dresses this cocktail for holiday celebrations.

Cinnamon Toast – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Apple Juice

1/2 ounce Clear Cinnamon Schnapps

2 ounces Sparkling Moscato Spumante

Apple Slice Garnish or Cinnamon & Sugar Rim – optional

Combine apple juice and cinnamon liqueur in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into cinnamon and sugar rimmed champagne flute. Top with Sparkling Moscato Spumante.

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Tagged Apple Juice, Cinnamon Schnapps, Cinnamon Toast, Mosacato Spumante, Sparkling Wine

Hot Buttered Cin

Posted on September 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

Hot Buttered Cin – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 measure Cinnamon Schnapps

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Toffee Bits

Chocolate Stick

Place schnapps in heat resistant mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream. Sprinkle toffee bits on top. Insert chocolate stick for stirring.

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Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail & Shot

Posted on July 25, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail; it was not just a shooter to be slammed back, barely tasted for split second indulgence. One could actually sip and savor, allow it to linger on the tongue, taste the complexities and hypothesize whether it indeed tasted like the baked oatmeal cookie treat. Time for you to decide…

Days that celebrate oatmeal and the oatmeal cookie – National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, March 18 – National Oatmeal Cookie Day, April 30, National Oatmeal Day, October 29

Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Irish Cream

1 measure Butterscotch Schnapps

1 measure Jagermeister

1/4 measure Goldschlager

1/4 to 1/2 measure Half & Half

Dried Raisins, Cranberries or Dates Garnish.

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered dried fruit.

Gold-Flaked Oatmeal Cookies

1/4 ounce Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/4 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 ounce Irish Cream

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

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Night of Passion Cocktails

Posted on February 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

Every holiday serves a purpose. Many daily holidays are wink and nod as ‘reason’ to indulge in specific spirited choices served as straight pour or swirled in a cocktail glass. Other holidays tipple at the senses as occasions for gift giving times such as birthdays and Christmas. There are others still that cause great division of thought as to whether the holiday serves the world of commerce or the passion of the people. Valentine’s Day is one such holiday.

The cynical view of this puffy red hearted holiday is love is completely lost in the commercial gift swapping event for underlying motives of what men and women really want. Valentine’s Day isn’t about jewelry, chocolates, flowers or cocktails for that matter. When all is said and done, Valentine’s Day comes down to the love and sex factor.

Passionate Pussy

1 measure Alize Gold Passion Liqueur

1/2 measure Cinnamon Schnapps

Dash Tabasco Sauce

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass or serve in small rocks glass over ice for slow, simmering sip.

Naïve Negligee

1 measure Citrus Vodka

1/2 measure Elderflower Liqueur

1 measure Pink Lemonade

2 measures Brut Champagne

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place ice in highball glass. Add vodka, liqueur and lemonade. Stir. Top with champagne. Stir. Garnish with lemon twist.

Doggy Style

1 measure Coconut Rum

1 measure Raspberry Vodka

2-1/2 measures Tonic Water

Lemon Slice Garnish

Place ice in highball glass. Add rum and vodka. Top with tonic water. Stir. Garnish with lemon slice.

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Tagged Alize Passion Liqueur, Champagne, Cinnamon Schnapps, Citrus Vodka, Coconut Rum, Elderflower Liqueur, Raspberry Vodka, Valentine's Day

Gridiron Greats Football & Tailgating Cocktails & Drink Recipes

Posted on January 22, 2011 | 1 Comment

Customize your game day football watching experience with cocktail recipes that follow football action play by play.

First Down Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Voyant Chai

1/2 ounce Godiva White Chocolate

Layer in shot glass in order given. – Give the first round your best shot.

Fuzzy Field Goal – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Jagermeister

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

3/4 ounce Bacardi Peach Red

2 ounces Orange Juice

Orange Slices Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Garnish with orange slices.

Gridiron Lemonade – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jagermeister

1/4 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Buttershots

3 ounces Lemonade

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Hail Mary – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jim Beam Black

2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

5 dashes Tabasco Sauce

2 dashes Angostura

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3 ounces Clamato Juice

Jalapeno Stuffed Olives Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with jalapeno stuffed olives or garnish of choice. – Ride on heritage and team spirit.

Necessary Roughness – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Tequila

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/2 ounce Crème de Cassis

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Lime Wedge Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into margarita glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with lime wedge. – Classic ventures beyond ordinary.

Red Zone Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Layer in shot glass in order given. – A moment in the hot spot.

Spearing the Stag – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Coconut Rum

1 ounce Jagermeister

1-1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

Pineapple Spear Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with skewered pineapple. – Easiest penalty you’ll ever sip.

Strong Safety – created by Cheri Loughlin

Barspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

Barspoon Hazelnut Syrup

Hot Coffee

Whipped Cream

Cacao Bits

Place chocolate syrup and hazelnut syrup in heat proof mug. Fill with hot coffee. Top with Whipped cream. Sprinkle with Cacao bits. – Tailgates begin early and go long; caffeine to keep your wits.

T-formation – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

2 ounces Apricot Nectar

2 ounces Lemonade

Squeeze of Half a Lemon

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Southern style with wicked twist.

Third & Long – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Tequila

1/2 part Light Rum

1/2 part Vodka

1/2 part Triple Sec

3/4 part Lemon Juice

1-1/2 part Cola

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Build in a tall glass over ice. Top with cola. Garnish with lemon wedge if desired. – Three spirits, long on taste.

Quick Count Rattler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Yukon Jack

1/2 ounce Apricot Brandy

3/4 ounce Southern Comfort

1 ounce Apricot Nectar

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Sip too fast & this might bite!

Bull by the Horns – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Red Stag by Jim Beam

1 ounce Jagermeister

2 ounces Red Bull

Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with maraschino cherries. – Two stags & bull battle for perfect play.

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Conjuring Up Halloween Shots

Posted on October 25, 2010 | 1 Comment

For some the most wonderful time of the year begins with the sprinkling of snow and pretty packages wrapped with sparkly ribbon. For others the real magic begins earlier with the weaving of witchcraft, telling spine tingling stories in the dead of night and sipping ghoulish delights from bubbling cauldrons teeming with mysterious potions. There’s no need to rely on a wicked witch (or bartender for that matter) to stir up batches of bizarre brew for your night of mischief. Look into the crystal ball of spirited Halloween shots and pick your poison. Please remember a little black magic goes a long way, so please sip responsibly.

Hellraiser

1/3 part Strawberry Liqueur

1/3 part Melon Liqueur

1/3 part Sambuca

Carefully layer in chilled shot glass in the order given. Layering effect can be achieved by slowly pouring spirits over the backside of a barspoon.

The Grim Reaper knocks at the door to steal your soul and leaves a bloodied mess of skeletal remains. Within this nightmarish tragedy of rattling bones lies a chaotic swell of Bloodied Brains.

Bloodied Brains – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Apple Schnapps

Several drops Irish Cream

Several drops Cinnamon Schnapps

Pour chilled apple schnapps in chilled shot glass. Drip several drops of Irish cream into shot glass in short and long drips to create brain effect. Slowly drip chilled cinnamon schnapps over the Irish cream drops for bloody effect.

Don’t let a little innocence fool you. This rebellious little phantom charms its way into the pleasure zone with its mix of tequila and chocolate then gives off a vaporously naughty bite with a hint of Absinthe. You might find yourself sipping and savoring rather than shooting this ghostly teaser all at once.

Friendly Ghost – created by Cheri Loughlin

Teaspoon Absinthe

1/2 part Blanco Tequila

1/2 part Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

Place absinthe in chilled shot glass. Swirl around and set aside. Place tequila and chocolate liqueur in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into absinthe laced shot glass.

Dracula lurks in the shadows waiting for his next victim. He delights in their bloodcurdling cries as he quenches his thirst for blood. There’s no need to wait to satisfy your appetite for Transylvania style treats with the Vampire shot on the menu.

Vampire

1/3 part Raspberry Liqueur

1/3 part Vodka

1/3 part Cranberry Juice

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled shot glass.

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Tagged Absinthe, Apple Schnapps, Cinnamon Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Godiva, Halloween, Irish Cream, Melon Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Sambuca, Shot-tails, Strawberry Liqueur, Tequila, Vodka, White Chocolate Liqueur

Dessert Inspired Holiday Shot Recipes

Posted on November 19, 2009 | Leave a comment

Several options arise for those in the mood for dessert during the holidays yet either don’t want to take the time for baking or prefer tempting libations within itty bitty glasses. You may have seen the mini desserts contained within shot style glasses popping up at restaurants in the last few years. Why bother with little custards, puddings and cakes inspired by shots and shooters? Go for the original creations that inspired the dessert revolution.

What are fall, Thanksgiving and family for the holidays without the tasty goodness of apple pie? Sure, it’s usually piping hot out of the oven with the warming aroma to lure one into the kitchen, but this one takes a little less time to prepare with less mess and still packs on a great crust around the edges. *wink wink* Yeah, it was worth a shot. I can’t see mom in the kitchen swigging this back either, but one just never knows…

Hot Apple Pie Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Apple Rum

1/2 part Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

Graham Cracker Crust Garnish

Crush graham crackers to fine grain. Rim shot glass in cinnamon schnapps. Dip in graham cracker crumbs. Set aside. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass.

You’ve heard the warning before – ‘don’t try this at home.’ I’m telling you ‘try this at home’ … the layering part that is. I don’t care which shot you try to layer. Pick one. Pick a favorite from a recipe book or another website. Just do it! Heaviest spirits go on the bottom, lightest spirits toward the top. I tried this at home and I was stoked that it actually worked! The trick is slowly slipping the liqueurs over the back of a spoon into the shot glass rather than just pouring them into the glass atop each other. Give it a whirl. It’s pretty cool!

Chocolate Amaretto Soufflé

1 part Crème de Cacao

1 part Amaretto

1 part Heavy Cream

Layer ingredients in a shot glass.

Layer Cake proves not every layered shot will turn out as planned. Difficult to notice from the photo, but this layered shot was not as easy to build as the previous layered shot. Lesson learned; they won’t all turn out perfect. But if measured correctly, the flavor will remain the same throughout. The difference is most likely shot glass or the weight difference between

Amaretto and Apricot Brandy since those were the only two variables between Layer Cake and Chocolate Amaretto Soufflé. Amazing how different one ingredient makes in taste, texture and look.

Layer Cake

1 part Crème de Cacao

1 part Apricot Brandy

1 part Heavy Cream

Layer chilled ingredients in a shot glass. Ingredients layer easier when applied over the back of a bar spoon or ordinary table spoon.

As is important with any shot I can think of offhand, one of the most important features is make sure the ingredients are cold. Many shots play on the ability to mess a person up quickly as may be exemplified by listening to two women approach the bar Friday evening and say this to the bartender, “Give us two of your strongest shots.” They didn’t ask for a particular flavor, sweet, sour or base spirit. The intent was to just get hammered or gain a little liquid courage. Maybe a thump on the head would suffice since they obviously didn’t care what they might gulp down in the glass. There are some tasty shots out there. Find a few you like. Remember how to make them and order those when you’re feeling like a celebration shot to start or end the evening. Knowledge is empowerment even in the realm of shots. They might be going down fast, but make sure they have a little flavor.

Mississippi Mud Pie

3/4 part Coffee Liqueur