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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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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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Tagged Butterscotch Schnapps, Cinnamon Schnapps, Gold-Flaved Oatmeal Cookies, Goldschlager, Half & Half, Hazelnut Liqueur, Irish Cream, Jagermeister, National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Oatmeal Day, Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail, Shot-tails

Shots of Irish Gold

Posted on March 17, 2011 | 1 Comment

Though March 17 honors the death of Saint Patrick it is also a time of international celebration toasting the luck of the Irish. When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around the truly festive dye their hair green for luck, wear green to avoid finger pinches and drink green beer to celebrate. There are also rounds of shots at every bar stop.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Pot ‘O Gold

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Place Irish Cream in bottom of shot glass. Float Goldschlager on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

Pot ‘O Gold is also called Leprechaun’s Gold & Irish Gold. May also be shaken with ice & strained into shot glass.

Irish Nut

1/2 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place Frangelico in bottom of shot glass. Float Irish Cream on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

The Baby Guinness Shot and Irish Car Bomb shots might also be of interest for St. Patrick’s Day.

Irish Widow

1/2 ounce Sambuca

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place Sambuca in bottom of shot glass. Float Irish Cream on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

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Tagged Goldschlager, Hazelnut Liqueur, Irish Cream, Irish Nut, Irish Widow, Pot o' Gold, Sambuca, Shot-tails, St. Patrick'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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Inspiring Holiday Dessert Shots

Posted on December 3, 2010 | 1 Comment

Tempting holiday desserts abound as far as the eye can see during the holiday season. Restaurants have adopted mini desserts to draw consumers in with smaller portions. Entertaining options highlight holiday tasting parties rather than full on dinner parties. The temptation of petite samplings, miniature sizes with a smidgen of taste in adorable little packaging has been borrowed in part from the cocktail bar and the world of popular shots.

Shots have long been the go-to fast pour to get the party started or way to end an evening of frivolity. Different times of year and occasions call for special themes of drinks. Holiday time calls for indulgent dessert style shots.

Almond Cookie

1/2 ounce Amaretto

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

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

Notation: Sometimes Amaretto can overwhelm, but in this case the butterscotch smoothes out the almond flavor so it doesn’t overshadow. Instead this little shot comes across a little soft natured as is intended with cookies.

Black Forest Cake – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Cherry Vodka

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

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

Notation: Light chocolaty mocha flavor with cherry laced delicately throughout.

Carrot Cake

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

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

Notation: Quite good with lots of cinnamon goodness packing spice for this dessert shot.

Peppermint Bonbon

3/4 ounce Peppermint Schnapps

1/4 ounce Chocolate Syrup

Layer chilled ingredients into a shot glass.

Notation: Lovely layered shot, but be sure to have a stir straw handy to make sure none of the chocolate goes to waste.

Raspberry Brownie Bite – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1/2 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 ounce Heavy Cream

Combine coffee and raspberry liqueurs in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into pony or shooter glass. Float heavy cream over top by slowly dripping cream over back of bar spoon.

Notation: Wow! Not only does this particular shot make a glorious entrance to the party with its rich color and lavish coat of cream on top, but the taste truly is luxurious.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Tagged Amaretto, Butterscotch Schnapps, Cherry Vodka, Chocolate Syrup, Christmas, Coffee Liqueur, Goldschlager, Heavy Cream, Irish Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, Raspberry Liqueur, Shot-tails, Vodka

What Would Mrs. Claus Sip for Dessert?

Posted on November 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

The Mrs. Claus Spice Cake Martini comes across sweet, but has great spice cake flavor. It’s thin like a cocktail usually is in when served straight up, but with lovely froth. To add substance and partially cut the sweet, add approximately 3/4 ounce to 1 ounce of half & half or heavy cream to the cocktail shaker. This drink could also be served over rocks in a goblet.

Mrs. Claus Spice Cake Martini

1-1/2 ounce Van Gogh Espresso or Double Espresso Vodka

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

1 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Place liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. (If adding half & half of heavy cream, shake thoroughly until nice and frothy.) Strain into martini glass or into goblet over fresh ice. Garnish with sprinkle of allspice and cinnamon stick to stir.

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Tagged Butterscotch Schnapps, Chocolate Liqueur, Espresso Vodka, Godiva, Goldschlager, Vodka

Favorite Dessert Flavors Become Spirited Holiday Sippers

Posted on November 17, 2010 | 2 Comments

The spirit of the holidays surround us with aromas of fresh baked pies and cookies, settling in with warm cups of cider and coffee and spending time with friends and family with the aura of celebration tippling in the air. Welcome guests to your holiday gathering with a little no-bake celebratory treat. The recipe ideas below include cocktail and martini style drinks with dessert themes inspired by traditional baked desserts and chocolate delicacies.

Dappled Jack – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

1/2 part Berentzen ApfelKorn Schnapps

1-1/2 part Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Crystallized Ginger Garnish

Build in a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with skewered round of crystallized ginger. This is for those who want a hint of apple, but not an overwhelming amount. You know who you are – you’ll go along with the flow of cocktail for the sake of celebration, but nothing is going to get in the way of your authentic Jack flavor.

Love the delicious taste of Apple Strudel, but prefer sipping dessert instead of forking it? Apfel Strudel might be the answer to all your holiday wish list needs this season.

Apfel Strudel – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Berentzen ApfelKorn Schnapps

1/2 part Amaretto

1/4 part Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 part St-Remy XO Brandy

1 part Mott’s Apple Juice

Crushed Graham Cracker Garnish

Dip rim of cocktail glass in amaretto. Rim glass edge with finely crushed graham crackers. Set aside. Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rimmed cocktail glass.

Mexican Café de Jengibre – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 parts Anejo Tequila

1/2 part Kahlua Especial

1 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur

1/2 part Half & Half

Build in a rocks or old-fashioned glass over ice. Stir. No garnish.

Mexican Chocolate Café – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Patron Silver

1 ounce Patron XO Café

1/2 ounce Patron Citronge

1 ounce Cold Espresso

1/2 ounce Godiva Original Liqueur

Orange Twist Garnish

Build over ice in a decorative cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist. Insert a stir straw for slow sipping.

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

1/2 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur

1-1/2 part Kern’s Apricot Nectar

1-1/2 part Zipang Sparkling Sake

Skewered Crystallized Ginger Round Garnish

Combine Stranahan’s Whiskey, Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur and apricot nectar in a mixing glass. Stir. Pour into a highball glass over ice. Top with measurement of Zipang Sparkling Sake. Garnish with skewered crystallized ginger.

Winter Slumber – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Whiskey or Bourbon

1/2 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur

1/4 part Voyant Chai

1-1/2 part Heavy Whipping Cream

Cinnamon & Sugar for Rim Garnish

Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar.

The Chocolatier’s En-Core – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Core Vodka

1/2 ounce DeKuyper Buttershots

1/2 ounce Godiva Original Liqueur

1/4 ounce Frangelico Liqueur

1 ounce Half & Half

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for ten to fifteen seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Notation: Drizzle the inside of the martini glass with chocolate before straining contents into glass for added luxury and garnish if desired.

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Tagged Berentzen ApfelKorn Schnapps, Bourbon, Brandy, Core Vodka, Frangelico, Gingerbread Liqueur, Godiva, Goldschlager, Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Kahlua, Patron Citronge, Patron Tequila, Pumpkin Liqueur, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, Voyant Chai, Whiskey, Zipang Sparkling Sake

Burgundy & Gold Cocktails Rally Washington Team Spirit

Posted on November 15, 2010 | 1 Comment

Washington, D.C., is home to seven professional sports teams which include men and women athletes who work and play hard. Though basketball, soccer, hockey and baseball rank high in the world of professional sports, there is nothing like the excitement of Monday Night Football to keep the chill of fall at bay when winter’s frost waits eagerly in the shadows. Tonight enjoy a few colorful burgundy and gold cocktails for spirited football fun while watching the Washington Redskins take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Gold Rushing Shot – adaption by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Goldschlager

1 part Tequila

Chill spirits. Combine in shot glass.

Burgundy & Gold Margarita – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Reposado Tequila

3/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

1/2 ounce Agave Syrup

1 ounce Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Blackberry Brandy

Lime Wedge Garnish

Salt

Rim chilled cocktail glass with salt if desired. Set aside. Place tequila, Cointreau, agave syrup and lime juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill thoroughly. Strain into prepared cocktail glass over fresh ice. Float blackberry brandy over top.

Burgundy Cocktail

2 parts Dry Red Wine

1 part Cognac

1/2 to 3/4 part Crème de Cassis

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir until completely chilled. Strain into large wine glass.

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Tagged Agave Syrup, Blackberry Brandy, Cognac, Creme de Cassis, Football Drinks, Fresh Lime, Goldschlager, Premium Orange Liqueur, Shot-tails, Tailgating, Tequila, Wine

Apple of My Eye Cocktails

Posted on November 24, 2009 | Leave a comment

There are vague memories in childhood of being in an orchard gathering fresh apples with my mother and siblings for baked goodies. I could romanticize it and say it was all fun and games with tree climbing, hide and seek and bushels of fun, but in all honesty I can’t remember. To this day the real memory is the beauty of rows upon rows of trees with beautiful apples ripe for the plucking. The part of the country I spent time very young also has gorgeous foliage during the fall. Ripe, crisp apples remind me of fall no matter the time of year. They are best crisp, lightly sweet with lingering tart in the finish. Plucked Apple balances an apple’s crispness with fresh plucked feel.

Plucked Apple – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Apple Rum

1/2 part Sour Apple Pucker

1-1/2 Cranberry Juice

Build in an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Tastes like a fresh granny smith apple. Crisp, tart, clean flavor with sweetness balanced by the tart.

The little dessert in a glass without all the baked crust trappings – that is the goodness within the Apple Tartlet cocktail. No need to peel and slice apples, roll out fresh pie crust or sprinkle cinnamon and sugar all over the floor of the kitchen. Of course, one could always whip up an Apple Tartlet cocktail and then begin the process of baking. Pie crust cookies are indeed ‘the bomb’ with their crisp layers of flaky deliciousness. Personally I’d go for dessert cocktail and pie crust cookies, saving the apples for garnish another day.

Apple Tartlet – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Berentzen ApfelKorn Schnapps

1/2 part Amaretto

1/4 part Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 part Irish Cream

1 part Half & Half

Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Buttered Apple is great for going the long haul. This easy sipper builds nicely over ice using widely available spirits. Sit back and relax while watching movies, football or playing games with family. Making memories over the Thanksgiving holiday time is more than gathering for turkey dinner and Black Friday shop ‘til you drop. Bring out decks of cards and poker chips, start up a game of Monopoly or Risk, or begin flipping through old photo albums while classic black and white movies play in the background. Enjoy the moment without rushing.

Buttered Apple – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Apple Rum