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The Courtesan

Posted on January 20, 2012 | Comments Off

This little shot is rather tart, but shoot it fast and you’ll never know the difference!

The Courtesan

1 measure Absinthe

1 measure Southern Comfort

1 measure Lime Juice

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

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Tagged Absinthe, Shot-tails, Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort

Posted on December 24, 2011 | Comments Off

Sometimes there’s nothing more comforting than kicking back and remembering the good ole days. Sweet!

’57 Chevy

1 measure Southern Comfort

1/2 measure Peach Schnapps

1/2 measure Amaretto

1/2 measure Orange Juice

1/2 measure Pineapple Juice

Dash Grenadine

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

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Tagged Amaretto, Grenadine, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Southern Comfort, Stock Photography

Labor Day: Labor Free 2 Ingredient Cocktails

Posted on September 2, 2011 | 1 Comment

Two ingredient cocktails are an ideal way to enjoy a labor free Labor Day weekend of entertaining friends while still enjoying relaxation time as host. Simple drinks with few ingredients remain flavorful, satisfying and keep prep time to a minimum. The Highball could be one of the most popular two ingredient drinks. Its open ended option of base spirit and mixer of choice provide an endless combination of flavors for all to enjoy. There are many more two ingredient cocktails and drinks to explore. Choose to include suggested garnishes or leave the drink bare.

Highball

2 measures Base Spirit of Choice

3 measures Mixer of Choice

Place base spirit (Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, etc…) in highball glass over fresh ice. Top with mixer (club soda, tonic, juice, etc…).

Appetizer

3 measures Dubonnet Rouge

1 Orange – freshly squeezed

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Camparosa

2 measures Campari

3 measures Grapefruit Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice.

Cherry Cooler

2 measures Cherry Brandy

3 measures Cola

Lemon Slice Garnish

Place brandy in highball glass over fresh ice. Top with cola. Stir. Garnish with lemon slice.

Comfortable Screw

1-1/2 measure Southern Comfort

3-1/2 measures Orange Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

Kentucky Cocktail

3 measures Bourbon

1 measure Pineapple Juice

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

Whisky Mac

1-1/2 measure Scotch

1 measures Ginger Wine

Place scotch in an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger wine. Stir.

The Golf Cocktail calls for a simple third ingredient to round out the flavor.

Golf Cocktail

3 measures Gin

1 measure Dry Vermouth

3 dashes Classic Bitters

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Find more suggestions for the weekend in Easy Two Ingredient Drink & Shot Recipes.

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Tagged Bourbon, Campari, Cherry Brandy, Dry Vermouth, Dubonnet, Gin, Ginger Wine, Labor Day, Scotch, Southern Comfort

Shot of Mischievous Pleasure

Posted on April 22, 2011 | Comments Off

This song is stuck in my head; I Know What Boys Like by the Waitresses. The song was an 80’s pop hit from the album Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful. It’s a teasingly fun song with a bit of a mean streak. It reminded me of the cat and mouse game of Friday night shots. The potent little cocktails in a glass entice, tease and tempt, then strike with merciless results.

Still everyone loves a little shot of mischievous pleasure once in a while…

Warm Blonde

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1/2 ounce Amaretto

Carefully layer chilled ingredients in shot glass in order given.

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Tagged Amaretto, Shot-tails, Southern Comfort

Sip with Eagles

Posted on April 11, 2011 | Comments Off

Some cocktails make you stand at attention, pucker up and take notice. Double Eagle is one such cocktail. Its simple structure makes this ideal for splitting in half for moderate sipping or on the rocks pour. This cocktail also leans a bit toward tart rather than too sweet which allows room for adjustment for those who like to tweak to taste. After all, cocktail hour should be about enjoying a drink how you like it.

Double Eagle

2 ounces Bourbon

2 ounces Southern Comfort

2 ounces Lemon Juice

Lemon Twist Garnish

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

Wow! Lemon truly overtakes the cocktail until it warms to room temperature a tiny bit. Adjusting the ratio of Southern Comfort, downplaying the lemon juice or adding a splash of simple syrup does Double Eagle justice in smoothing out the flavor. The aroma is quite pleasant reminding of fresh lemonade without all the sugar. Bourbon is exceedingly mellow in the background.

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Tagged Bourbon, Fresh Lemon, Southern Comfort

Whiskey Quotes & Cocktails

Posted on February 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

Whiskey spans the globe in a broad range of styles, flavors and varieties. No matter where the bottle pours it seems the preferred manner of consuming the spirit is neat or on the rocks. However the vast flavor profile of each individual whiskey creates a wealth of opportunity for cocktail sampling and springboard for new creations.

Enjoy a few words of “whiskey wisdom” from spirited drinkers past and present. Whiskey cocktails represent a few whiskies from around the world.

“The true pioneer of civilization is not the newspaper, not religion, not the railroad – but whiskey!” – Mark Twain

Buckaroo

1-1/2 ounce Overproof Bourbon

1/2 teaspoon Angostura Bitters

3 ounces Cola

Place ice in highball glass. Add bourbon and bitters. Stir. Top with cola. Serve with swizzle stick.

“I’m a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two normal men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four.” – Joel Rosenberg, Science Fiction/Fantasy Author

Gall Bracer

1 ounce Bourbon

1 ounce Rye Whiskey

1/8 to 1/4 ounce Grenadine

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Drop in maraschino cherry as garnish. Notation: To make this drink go long, add splash of club soda and serve in tall glass.

“Haven’t you learned yet that I put something more than whisky into my speeches?” – Winston Churchill

Churchill

1-1/2 ounce Scotch

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Cointreau

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Orange & Lime Slices Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange and lime slices.

“We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” – Horace Hutchinson, Golfer

Ring of Kerry

1-1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

Grated Chocolate Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with sprinkling of grated chocolate on top.

“Whiskey is by far the most popular of all remedies that won’t cure a cold.” – Jerry Vale, American Singer

Pamplemousse

1-1/2 ounce Canadian Whisky

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

2 ounces Grapefruit Juice

1/4 ounce Pineapple Syrup

Grapefruit Twist & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with skewered cherry and fresh grapefruit twist.

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whisky is barely enough.” – Mark Twain

“Trust me, there’s nothing like drinking

So pleasant on this side of the grave

It keeps the unhappy from thinking

And makes all the rest the more brave.”

-Toasts & Quotes

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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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10 Drinks that Haunt Our Past & Flavor Our Future

Posted on November 24, 2010 | 1 Comment

A toast to 10 drinks that haunt our past, color our future, tickle our dreams and inspire us to move on to bigger and better cocktail recipes. These were 10 Friday night favorite cocktails from younger days that brought back great memories to a few readers who chose to play along in answering the simple question below. Though the drinks may no longer be consumed as often, the way they flavor our lives carries on forever. Cheers!

Name that cocktail… What were your favorite Friday night cocktails from younger days that bring back great memories, but you rarely consume now? Mine was a Grateful Dead.

Sloe Gin Fizz

2 ounces Sloe Gin

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon Superfine Sugar or Simple Syrup

2-1/2 ounces Club Soda

Combine Sloe Gin, lemon juice and sugar in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda. Mentioned by Karen B.

Vodka Collins

2 ounces Vodka

1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

Barspoon Simple Syrup

Carbonated Water

Lemon Wheel & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup in Collins glass over fresh ice. Stir to blend. Top with carbonated water. Garnish with skewered lemon when and cherry. Mentioned by Mary B.

Kamikaze

1 part Tequila or Vodka

1 part Triple Sec

1 part Lime Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into shot glass. Mentioned by Dana G.

Alabama Slammer

1 ounce Southern Comfort

1 ounce Sloe Gin

1 ounce Amaretto

2 ounces Orange Juice

Orange Slice & Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice and cherry. Mentioned by Jamie S.

Colorado Bulldog

1 part Vodka or Rum

1 part Kahlua

1 part Half & Half

1/2 part Cola

Build in a highball glass over fresh ice in the order given leaving the cola last to float on the top. Mentioned by Keith P.

Three Wisemen

1 part Johnnie Walker Scotch

1 part Jim Beam Bourbon

1 part Jack Daniel’s Whiskey

Add in equal parts to shot glass. Shoot. Mentioned by Lee Sonmor.

Toasted Almond

1 ounce Amaretto

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1-1/2 ounce Half & Half

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Mentioned by Heather B.

Jolly Zima

1 Bottle Zima

2 or 3 Jolly Ranchers

Take a few sips from the Zima bottle first. This is to prevent fizz overflow once Jolly Ranchers are inserted. Drop favorite flavor of Jolly Ranchers in bottle of Zima and watch them color, fizz and flavor your bottle of fizzy pop! Mentioned by Rich G.

Vodka 7

2 ounces Vodka

3/4 to 1 ounce Lime

3 ounces Lemon Lime Soda

Lime Wedge Garnish

Build in Collins glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge. Mentioned by Sandra M. who added a {{shudder}}

This next one is basically a Screwdriver with alteration in the base spirit. However a rather nicely played revision indeed. We’ll call this one…

Bushwhacked

1-1/2 ounce Myers’s Dark Rum

3 ounces Orange Juice

Build in a highball glass over fresh ice. Stir. Mentioned by Eve B.

It’s time for you to speak up. What are your favorite drinks from days gone by (or even last night) that you swear you’ll never be tempted by again? These are the drinks that gave way to good times you’ll remember forever and times you hope others will forget ever happened. You know the ones.

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Tagged Amaretto, Bourbon, Classic Cocktail, Club Soda, Coffee Liqueur, Cola, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Half & Half, Lemon Lime Soda, Orange Juice, Rum, Scotch, Shot-tails, Simple Syrup, Sloe Gin, Southern Comfort, Tequila, Triple Sec, Vodka, Whiskey, Zima

Quick & Easy Drink Pairings for Football Weekend

Posted on November 19, 2010 | 1 Comment

Another week comes to a close and the words rolling off the tongue are thank goodness there’s football! Better yet there are many complementary drink recipes already on the books that go hand in hand with many football teams. It’s just a matter of finding them for clever match-ups.

Houston Texans fans might be pleased to find the Texsun cocktail served martini style with minimal ingredients. This clever cocktail includes bourbon and dry vermouth. Serve this on the rocks for easier tailgate preparation if you prefer.

Texsun – Difford’s Guide #7

1-1/2 parts Bourbon

1-1/2 parts Dry Vermouth

1-1/2 part Pink Grapefruit Juice

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

Dallas Cowboys fans also get a taste of bourbon, but this time mixed with a little dark rum. The Midnight Cowboy is a darker spirited cocktail with warmer tones. Though it is traditionally served martini style it would make an excellent long drink served on the rocks. Better still, place 2 to 3 ounces of espresso in a tall glass on the rocks and add the remaining ingredients for a terrific early morning eye opening tailgate drink. Please keep in mind football and tailgating can be an all day event, so please consume responsibly.

Midnight Cowboy

2 parts Bourbon

1 part Dark Rum

1/2 part Half & Half or Heavy Whipping Cream

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly. Strain into a cocktail glass. Notation: There is no sugar in this cocktail. If your preference is a little sweet, add a wee amount of simple syrup to taste.

There is a shot by the name of Panther just waiting patiently for Carolina Panthers fans. Unfortunately this particular shot does not carry the same team colors, but perhaps will sip as slyly as a panther instead.

Panther

1 part Peach Brandy

1 part White Crème de Menthe

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

The St. Louis Rams should plan on shaking things up on the field this weekend. Fans should cheer them on with the Battering Ram. This long drink contains a few more ingredients than the previous recipes, but definitely provides long sipping satisfaction. Battering Ram leans a little toward sweet, so hold off on the sweet and sour mix until last and add it in according to taste preference for sweet factor.

Battering Ram

1/2 part Light Rum

1/2 part Dark Rum

1/2 part Homemade Sweet & Sour

1/4 part Bourbon

3 parts Orange Juice

Tonic Water

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine all liquid ingredients except tonic water in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a highball glass filled half with ice. Top with tonic water. Garnish with orange slice.

Milkshakes go back as a personal favorite since childhood, so the Brown Cow recipe was a no brainer for inclusion in football favorites. A little tweak of the recipe and use of Kahlua Especial turns this classic into something special for Cleveland Browns fans.

Especial Brown Cow – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 parts Kahlua

2-1/2 parts Milk

2-1/2 parts Half & Half

Splash Chocolate Syrup

Combine Kahlua, milk and half & half in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into Hurricane glass over fresh ice. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top.

The Jaguar contains the deeply rich flavor of Galliano blended with velvety ice cream for a lovely concoction for Jacksonville Jaguars fans. Winter chill might be settling in, but it’s really never too cold for a temptingly delicious ice cream treat.

Jaguar

2 parts Galliano

1 part White Crème de Cacao

2 scoops Ice Cream

Whipped Cream Garnish

Blend Galliano, White Crème de Menthe and ice Cream in a blender until completely smooth. Serve in a parfait glass with whipped cream garnish.

San Francisco 49ers fans already know their team is named in honor of miners who headed west in a quest for gold. It’s appropriate to drive the team spirit home with a golden cocktail that takes little preparation so more time can be spent watching the game. Golden Nail is a nice and easy smooth sipper.

Golden Nail

1-1/2 parts Bourbon

3/4 parts Southern Comfort

2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Orange Twist Garnish

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fresh orange zest.

More football favorite cocktails and shot recipe articles can be found in the Football & Tailgating categories section or listed as individual recipes in the right hand column under Football & Tailgating.

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Dessert Inspired Holiday Shot Recipes

Posted on November 19, 2009 | Comments Off

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

1/2 part Southern Comfort

1/4 part Heavy Cream

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

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Tagged Amaretto, Apple Rum, Apricot Brandy, Cinnamon Schnapps, Coffee Liqueur, Creme de Cacao, Heavy Cream, Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps, Rum, Shot-tails, Southern Comfort

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