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Peanut Butter Cup Shot

Posted on May 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup was first introduced to the United States in 1928. I’m not certain who first came up with the idea of a peanut butter cup flavored cocktail to mimic the popular candied treat, but I am pretty sure it was a good idea. Just as the original Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup has altered its size and shape to fit the changing preferences of its devoted snack lovers, the full size cocktail will fit snuggly into a shot glass for a wonderfully warming round of starter sips.

May 18 is I Love Reese’s Day

Peanut Butter Cup – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Silver Rum

1/2 ounce Peanut Crème Liqueur

1/2 ounce Crème de Cacao

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

Optional: Rim shot glass with powered peanut better found on the peanut butter / jelly aisle.

Erica from Erica’s Sweet Tooth has an entirely different take on Peanut Butter Cup Shots. She puts the shot in an actual chocolate cup. They end up looking just like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. This could get diet dangerous really quick!

If you’d rather sip your Peanut Butter Cup over lengthy conversation then go for a full sized cocktail. The Slow roasted Italian serves up a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail using real peanut butter in the recipe.

Daydreamer Desserts doesn’t mess around with her Peanut Butter Cup cocktail. It’s peanut butter and chocolate creamy goodness from cocktail to garnish. She combines vodka with Reese’s candies for her cocktail base. She finishes with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Minis as garnish.

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Tagged Creme de Cacao, I Love Reese's Day, Peanut, Peanut Butter Cup, Peanut Rum Liqueur, Rum, Shot-tails

Oreo Cookie Cocktail & Shot

Posted on March 6, 2013 | Comments Off

For many a day doesn’t get much better when it begins as National Oreo Day. It doesn’t matter if you eat them directly from the package. Who can do that by the way?! If you’re a twist, lick and dunk in milk sort of person. Or if your must have Oreo is the super double stuffed kind. *Raising hand* on that one. The honest to goodness truth is there isn’t a wrong way to consume an Oreo. And yes, that includes enjoying the Happy Hour kind.

March 6 is National Oreo Day

Oreo Cookie Shot 3 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Oreo Cookie – 2 shots or 1 cocktail

3/4 ounce Vodka

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

3/4 ounce Crème de Cacao

3/4 ounce Irish Cream

Oreo Cooke Garnish

Dip rims of two shot glasses coffee liqueur. Dip into crushed Oreo cookies. Set aside. Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared cookie rimmed shot glasses. Alternative: Shake and strain into chilled martini glass. Serve with Oreo cookie on the side.

Oreo Cookie Shot

1/2 ounce Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Crème de Cacao

1/2 ounce Baileys Irish Cream

Splash of Vodka

Layer liqueurs in order given. Layer by gently pouring each liqueur over back of bar spoon one on top of the other. Top with thin layer of vodka.

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Tagged Baileys, Coffee Liqueur, Creme de Cacao, Irish Cream, Kahlua, National Oreo Day, Oreo Cookie, Oreo Cookie Shot, Shot-tails, Vodka

Banana Cream Pie Shots

Posted on March 2, 2013 | Comments Off

Traditional banana cream pie calls for buttery graham cracker crust or flaky baked dough crust, layers of freshly sliced bananas, topped with creamy custard and fresh whipped cream or meringue. But quick fix Banana Cream Pie served in a shot glass is way more my speed. Dessert in a glass. Sipping dessert. Just the way I like it. How about you?

March 2 is National Banana Cream Pie Day

Keep in the spirit of a traditional layered Banana Cream Pie with a layered shot.

Layered Banana Cream Pie

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Licor 43

1/2 ounce Banana Liqueur

Layer chilled spirits in large shot glass or shooter glass. Layering can be achieved by gently pouring spirits over back of bar spoon one on top of the other. Order heaviest weighted spirits to lighter weighed spirits.

It’s always more fun to share dessert. It’s even more fun to share a shot of dessert. This Banana Cream Pie shot recipe is slightly different, shaken rather than layered and built for sharing. Party on!

Banana Cream Pie – Serves 2

1/2 ounce Banana Liqueur

1/2 ounce White Crème de Cacao

1/2 ounce Vodka

1/2 ounce Half & Half

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

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Tagged Banana Cream Pie, Banana Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur, Creme de Cacao, Half & Half, Layered Banana Cream Pie, Layered Shot, Licor 43, National Banana Cream Pie Day, Shot-tails, Vodka

Southern Comfort Bold Black Cherry: SoCo Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot

Posted on February 22, 2013 | Comments Off

SoCo Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot

1-1/4 ounce Southern Comfort Bold Black Cherry

1/2 ounce Dark Crème de Cacao

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

Recipe provided by representatives of Brown-Forman / Southern Comfort

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Tagged Brown-Forman, Creme de Cacao, National Cherry Month, Shot-tails, SoCo Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot, Southern Comfort, Southern Comfort Bold Black Cherry

Philadelphia Distilling XXX Shine Whiskey

Posted on February 21, 2013 | Comments Off

XXX Shine White Whiskey: Blend of American corn. Copper pot distilled three times, thus the three XXX’s. Crafted in Philadelphia, “the capitol of moonshine consumption” according to the makers of XXX Shine Whiskey. XXX Shine Whiskey is a product of Philadelphia Distilling.

88.8 proof / 44.4% alcohol

White Plains

1-1/2 ounce XXX Shine Whiskey

3/4 ounce Dolin Bianco Vermouth

3/4 ounce Chartreuse

1 Dash Reagans #6 Orange Bitters

Orange Twist

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled coupe. Twist orange peel over top and discard twist.

XXX Shine Salted Caramel Whiskey: Described by the maker as rich with buttery notes. Twinge of sea salt. Satisfies craving for both sweet and salty flavor combinations.

80 Proof / 40% alcohol

Ménage a XXX

1 ounce XXX Shine Salted Caramel

1 ounce Trés Leches Cream Liqueur

1/2 ounce Dark Crème de Cacao

1/2 ounce White Crème de Cacao

Chocolate Rim

Rim cocktail glass with chocolate. Chill glass. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chocolate rimmed cocktail glass.

Philadelphia Distilling opened in 2005. The company also produces American crafted Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Penn 1681 Rye Vodka, and Vieux Carre Absinthe Supérieure. Their spirits have won numerous awards and can be found in multiple markets across the globe.

Review sample courtesy representatives of Shine Whiskey

www.facebook.com/ShineWhiskey & www.twitter.com/ShineWhiskey

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Tagged Chartreuse, Chocolate, Creme de Cacao, Dolin Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Ménage a XXX, Moonshine, Orange Bitters, Philadelphia Distilling, Trés Leches Cream Liqueur, White Plains, XXX Shine Salted Caramel Whiskey, XXX Shine Whiskey, XXX Shine White Whiskey

The Gossip

Posted on January 11, 2013 | Comments Off

The Gossip shot contains lovely chocolate, coffee flavor.

The Gossip – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 measure Vodka

1/2 measure Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

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

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Tagged Cranberry Juice, Creme de Cacao, Shot-tails, The Gossip, Vodka

Camarena Frost

Posted on December 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Camarena Frost may give the impression of chilly snowball, but the warming effect of this cocktail is simply phenomenal. This dessert style cocktail contains excellent tequila and spice aroma with sweet, nutty chocolate flavor. It is considerably warm in the finish as cinnamon mingles with light touch within the cocktail as a whole.

Camarena Frost – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure White Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Hazelnut Liqueur

1 measure Heavy Whipping Cream

Sprinkled Cinnamon Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Corporate Mixology

Tagged Camarena Frost, Camarena Tequila, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Creme de Cacao, Hazelnut Liqueur, Heavy Cream, Tequila

Barefoot Midnight Memento

Posted on November 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

After dinner cocktails during the fall and winter months are an excellent way to relax and reminisce with friends and family. Barefoot Midnight Memento easily combines into late night sipping cocktail with fruit cake nutty sweetness.

Barefoot Midnight Memento – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon

1/2 measure Crème de Cacao

1/2 measure Cherry Liqueur

Combine liquids in snifter glass. Optional garnish: Single brandied cherry skewered and placed across top of snifter glass.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Fall & Thanksgiving, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot Midnight Memento, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Cherry Liqueur, Corporate Mixology, Creme de Cacao, Holiday, Wine

5 on Friday: Halloween Cocktail Recipe Cards

Posted on October 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Printable recipe cards are a great way to let guests know what cocktails are being served and what is in them. Place cards next to premade pitcher drinks or keep them on the bar with proper ingredients so they can make their own.

To download cocktail recipe cards; click on the card to enlarge to proper size. Right click. Save to your photo files. Personal use only please.