In the work of the bartender, there are traditionally secrets and subtleties that turn a simple spill of alcohol into a creative process. Alcoholic shots-cocktails belong to similar nuances. The term received the name from the English word "short". Effective, quickly reaching the goal - this is how you can describe in a few words “one-swallow” shot-cocktails.
Brief characteristics
In the classic version - drinks of small volume (up to 60 ml), containing several layers. As a rule, shot cocktails are quite strong. Sometimes, in order to increase the effect, they are ignited from above (if the top layer is strong alcohol). Despite their small volume, they are traditionally considered to be works of the “bar” culture. Many cocktail shots are copyright recipes of great bartenders.
Composition
Almost always, their composition includes sweet liquors. They significantly soften the taste, and also have a good density, which makes it possible to beautifully lay out the layers. Indeed, beauty for shot is one of the undeniable requirements. Another difference is layering. In many such cocktails, syrup (for example, Grenadine) is added, which is the heaviest ingredient, usually lying on the bottom. The lightest component is often whipped cream. Still, of course, the shots include strong alcohol: rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, absinthe. And also - all kinds of juices.
A bit of history
It is believed that the Prohibition in the United States influenced the development of “cocktail” craftsmanship, when in bars, to hide low-quality alcohol, it was mixed with additives, thereby deceiving taste buds. After all, to make a tasty drink from an underground whiskey or rum is a whole art! Now this is not necessary. But shot cocktails are still popular in almost all corners of the Earth. After all, this is a good, effective addition to any party.
How to cook?
In principle, making layered shots-cocktails is not difficult, you just need to master some of the basics of art, and there, as they say, it will do. They are usually prepared in small special glasses with a handle with a capacity of up to 60 ml. But you can use a similar volume of glasses for tequila. The main thing here is a small capacity: "for one drink." It is recommended that you first transfer the components for the cocktail into special dishes - jiggers, or put dispensers on the bottles (since the capacity of the portion being poured for some of the components is quite small). You can also use a special “bar” spoon to prepare layers of this low-volume drink.
Cocktail Shots: Recipes
It is made of three liquors, stacked on top of each other.
Ingredients: Kalua - 20 ml, Cointreau - 20 ml, Beilis - 20 ml.
First we pour coffee Calois, then using a spoon - Bailey's, the third layer - Cuantaro. All in 20 ml. We set fire to the shot and drink through the straw - from the bottom up. Without a tube is not recommended - it is fraught with a burn of the esophagus.
It is known that this cocktail is named after the B-52 bomber, which was used to drop lighter bombs during the Vietnam War.
Ingredients: green banana liqueur Pisan Ambon - 25 ml, lime or lemon juice - 10 ml, tequila - 25 ml.
In the shot (a special glass), we first pour the liquor, then with the help of a spoon - juice, on top gently - tequila. This cocktail is not set on fire and is drunk in one gulp, without a straw.
Lay it neatly in layers: coffee liquor - 20 ml, cream - 10 ml, tequila - 20 ml. We drink without a straw.