The Red Snapper

About The Red Snapper

The Red Snapper is a popular party shot that features Crown Royal© as the primary spirit. The Amaretto brings the sweet and the cranberry juice brings the bitter/sour. This is an easy shot to make en-mass and is often a crowd pleaser. Bartender beware, you know what happens when drunk people start shooting cranberry though (it tends to come back up).

Ingredients:

• 1 part Crown Royal© Canadian Whiskey

• 1 part Amaretto

• 2 parts Cranberry Juice

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet & Bitter

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Screaming Orgasm

About The Screaming Orgasm

And we’re back with another PG named shot! This is honestly a shot for “people who don’t like shots.” The compliment of Amaretto, Irish Cream, and Coffee Liqueur essentially drowns out any thought of the Vodka being too much. Best served chilled.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. Vodka

• ⅓ oz. Amaretto

• ⅓ oz. Coffee Liqueur

• ⅓ oz. Irish Cream

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Barracuda

About The Barracuda

We searched for the origin of this cocktail but we came up empty on this one. Most bartenders agree the drink became popular during the 1970s and may have something to do with the vehicle also named Barracuda being popular at the same time period. Others point to a classical origin for the cocktail so we kinda just threw our hands up on this one. A deceptively strong cocktail utilizing Italian spirits along with Rum; the cocktail makes a great apertif.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Gold Rum

• ⅓ oz. Galliano Liqueur

• 2 oz. Pineapple Juice

• 1 Dash of Lime Juice

• Top with Prosecco/Sparkling Wine

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.0 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into glass, top with sparkling wine and serve in a Margarita glass.

The Hot Cinnamon Roll

About The Hot Cinnamon Roll

Meet your new favorite after dinner drink; the Hot Cinnamon Roll. This delicious drink is created by mixing flavored rums and schnapps into coffee. We recommend using a flavored coffee such as cinnamon or even something as basic as pumpkin spice. Make sure to add the whipped cream and cinnamon stick!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Dark Rum

• 1½ oz. Vanilla Rum

• 1½ oz. Caramel Liqueur

• 1½ oz. Cinnamon Schnapps

• 6 oz. Coffee (try to use something cinnamon or spice flavored).'

• Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Stick for garnish.

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4.5 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Strong

• Difficulty: Medium

• Flavor: Cinnamon

Method:

Build ingredients in mug and stir thoroughly until well mixed. Garnish with cinnamon, sugar, whipped cream, and/or cinnamon stick.

The O Bomb

About The O Bomb

The O Bomb is named after its signature spirit; Bacardi Orange Flavored Rum©. Prior to the renaming and relabeling of its product; Bacardi Orange Flavored Rum was known as “Bacardi O”©. This depth charge essentially creates an orange flavored energy drink and can honestly be mixed and sipped instead of bombed (but where is the fun in that?)

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Bacardi Orange Flavored Rum©

• Splash of Orange Juice

• 1 Energy Drink

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4 Stars

• Served: Neat

• Strength: Mild

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Orange Taurine

Method:

Drop the shot glass of Bacardi Orange© and the splash of Orange Juice into a pint glass of the energy drink.

The Barn Burner

About The Barn Burner

When you’re looking for that perfect warm fall cocktail, but you don’t want something like tea or coffee. The Barn Burner is a simple apple cider recipe but it is always a delicious option. We recommend adding something like a cinnamon stick for garnish, or if more decadent; add some maple syrup!

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Bourbon Whiskey

• 6 oz. Hot Apple Cider

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4.5 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Light

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Apple

Method:

Warm cider to desired drinking temperature. Pour cider into a large mug and add bourbon liqueur. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

The Jelly Bean

About The Jelly Bean

The Jelly Bean is a bit more complicated than most of our shots due to the layering of the spirits. This shot is a crowd-pleaser but is a pain when ordered as a round for those of us behind the bar. If you don’t like black licorice, stay away from this shot as the flavor profile almost overshadows the SoCo and Grenadine.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. Southern Comfort©

• ½ oz. Sambuca©

• ½ oz. Grenadine

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Pour grenadine first, then layer Sambuca©. Float the Southern Comfort©on top of shot and serve.

The Glitter Bomb

About The Glitter Bomb

We have to give credit to this cocktail to the World Famous TIpsy Bartender. This fun depth charge cocktail combines Goldschläger© and its famous Gold Flakes inside the bottle with an energy drink, making the appearance that there is glitter in the cocktail.

We recommend checking out the Tipsy Bartender and his site for more amazing drinks. Credit Link: https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/glitter-bomb/

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Goldschläger©

• 1 Energy Drink

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4 Stars

• Served: Neat

• Strength: Mild

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Cinnamon Taurine

Method:

Drop the shot glass of Goldschläger© into the pint glass containing one energy drink.

The Bacardi Fireside

About The Bacardi Fireside

The Bacardi Fireside is a bone-warming cocktail that is similar to a Hot Toddy in composition, with the notable replacement of whiskey for Bacardi Black Rum. The Bacardi Fireside is a simple recipe, that can be replicated in large amounts to serve many guests. I would recommend a cinnamon stick, lemon, and cloves for garnish to add to the flavor of the recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Dark Rum

• 1 Sugar Cube

• Fill Hot Tea

• Cinnamon Stick, Lemon Wheel, and/or Cloves for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4.5 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Mild

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Sweet

Method:

Muddle Rum and sugar cube gently in glass. Pour hot tea and stir gently until dissolved. Garnish with lemon wedge and/or cloves if desired.

The French 75

About The French 75

The French 75 or just the 75 Cocktail if you’re from France, is an early 20th century cocktail created at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The recipe is simple but remains crisp and flavorful. The cocktail was named after a French 75 Field Artillery due to the cocktail having a strong kick of flavor; like the kick of the artillery. This cocktail has been featured in various John Wayne films and others, such as Casablanca.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Gin

• 2 oz. Champagne

• ½ oz. Lemon Juice

• 2 Dashes of Simple Syrup

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Strong

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Spirit Forward

Method:

Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne glass. Top up with Champagne. Stir gently.

The Blowjob

About The Blowjob

Yup. So glad to have the word “blowjob” on www.EmpireMixology.com so that the two pop-up in Google©. Anyway, this is typically served as a “birthday” shot and is popular in younger clubs and college town bars. So you might be asking why is this drink called what it is. Well it’s because the shot has whipped cream on top and…..*looks out window, you can’t use your hands to drink it. Yup, mouth to glass and tip it back.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Amaretto

• 1 part Irish Cream

• Whipped Cream

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake and serve with a small twist of whipped cream on top. They have to drink this with, uh…no hands.

The Amaretto Sangria

About The Amaretto Sangria

For those that like a less wine-like flavor in their Sangria, we bring you the Amaretto Sangria. This recipe adds the namesake Italian sweet liqueur to add a different dimension of flavor and a bit of a different punch as well. The addition of citrus fruits like orange and lemon also help to dull the sharp wine taste. The following recipe is designed for a pitcher but can also easily be scaled down to a single cocktail serving.

Ingredients: (makes a pitcher)

• 10 oz. Amaretto Liqueur

• 10 oz. Pinot Noir

• 5 oz. Triple Sec

• 5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

• 5 oz. Simple Syrup

• 15 oz. Sparkling Water

• Orange Wheels, Lemon Wheels, and Cherries

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Stir all ingredients in a pitcher with ice and cut up fruits. Serve chilled and refrigerate after serving.

The Black Flag

About The Black Flag

The Black Flag is technically a Grog; meaning it consists of Rum and Water mixed together. The tradtional variant of this recipe is made with hot water, then chilled with ice and strained into a cocktail glass over crushed ice; however, I think the mixture works far better as a hot cocktail. In my opinion, the molasses and honey hold the drink together far better when remaining hot. Similar to our American Grog recipe, this cocktail uses Dark Rum and adds in Honey and Molasses instead of straight sugar to add a whole new level of sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Dark Rum

• ½ oz. Molasses

• 1 tsp. Honey

• Fill Hot Water

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4.5 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Mild

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Sweet

Method:

Pour ingredients into glass and mix until dissovled. Add a Lemon Wedge with Cloves for garnish if desired.

Variant: Shake with ice and strain into Cocktail Glass with crushed ice for traditional version.

The Hot Toddy

About The Hot Toddy

The Hot Toddy is the all-around classic hot cocktail. Invented sometime in the late 1700s to the mid 1800s, the Hot Toddy or The Hot Whiskey in Ireland is a super simple and warming drink that is perfect for the cold fall and winter nights. The Hot Toddy is also super customizable, additions typically include lemons, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Whiskey (Your Choice of Type)

• ¾ cup of Hot Water

• 2-3 tsp. Honey (to taste)

• 2-3 tsp. of Lemon Juice (to taste)’

• Lemon, Cinnamon, and/or Cloves for garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating: 4.0 Stars

• Served: Hot

• Strength: Mild

• Difficulty: Simple

• Flavor: Sweet

Method:

Pour ingredients into glass and mix until dissovled. Add a Lemon Wedge with Cloves or Cinnamon Stick for garnish if desired.

Empire Tip: The amount of lemon juice and honey is up to you. You can add more or less of each to find the profile that suits you.

The Girl Scout Cookie (Shot)

About The Girl Scout Cookie

You know when a shot is called the Girl Scout Cookie it’s gonna be delicious and minty. This shot is no exception, and is often a crowd pleaser and fan favorite amongst the younger crowd. We recommend using the creme de cacao although peppermint schnapps is an acceptable substitute.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 part Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part White Creme de Menthe

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Nutty Irishman

About The Nutty Irishman

There’s quite a few ways to make the Nutty Irishman, and even this version below can have Irish Whiskey added to it in order to have a “kick.” The two constants of this recipe no matter what the variation are Irish Cream and Hazelnut Liqueur. We chose to keep it simple but mess around and invent something way better!

Ingredients:

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 part Hazelnut Liqueur

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Royal Flush

About The Royal Flush

The sweet and tart Royal Flush is a splendid whiskey cocktail that even non-whiskey drinkers should at least try. The combination of flavors combined with the smooth finish of Crown Royal© creates a delightful libation experience. If you prefer a more sweet finish we suggest upping the raspberry liqueur and reducing the cranberry slightly.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz. Crown Royal© Canadian Whiskey

• 2 oz. Peach Schnapps

• ½ oz. Raspberry Liqueur

• 2 oz. Cranberry Juice

• Maraschino Cherry for Garnish

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       5 Stars

• Served:      On the Rocks

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet & Tart

Method:

Build ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into ice filled lowball glass and garnish with a cherry.

The Quaalude

About The Quaalude

For the those born after the 1980s who have no idea what a Quaalude is, it was a sedative drug that was heavily abused in the 1960s through the 80s. A “downer" drug” it would cause your heart rate to drop, cause you to get lethargic, and give you a “high.” SO going back to the recipe here, the shot is relaxing and is meant to make you feel as if you were abnormally relaxed.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Vodka

• 1 part Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part Hazelnut Liqueur

• Splash of Milk

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into shot glass.

The Grasshopper

About The Grasshopper

The Grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored, dessert cocktail. The name of the drink derives from its green color, which comes from creme de menthe. A bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, claims the drink was invented in 1918 by its owner, Philip Guichet. The drink gained popularity during the 1950s and 1960s throughout the American South.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Creme de Cacao

• 1 part Creme de Menthe

• 1 part Cream

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4.5 Stars

• Served:      Neat

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Simple

• Flavor:       Minty

Method:

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The B-52

About The B-52

Ooh Look! A shot that’s also an IBA Official Cocktail! Invented in Canada, the B-52 is named after the band, and not the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber (although the band is named after it, but hey whatever). This shot can be turned into a flaming shot by putting a thin layer of overproof rum on top of the shot and igniting. REMEMBER TO BLOW IT OUT BEFORE YOU SHOOT IT.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Coffee Liqueur

• 1 part Irish Cream

• 1 part Grand Marnier©

Cocktail Profile

• Rating:       4 Stars

• Served:      Shooter

• Strength:   Mild

• Difficulty:  Medium

• Flavor:       Sweet

Method:

Layer ingredients into a shot glass. Coffee Liqueur is first, then Irish Cream, and finally Grand Marnier©