Drinking will always be about ritual. Some traditions are timeless – like toasting with friends and downing a shot. While the sentiment endures, spirits and recipes have evolved with the times. Now, whether enjoyed by customers or staff at the end of a hard night’s work, classic cocktails are getting turned into fun and whimsical shots. Grab some friends and make merry with these cocktail shots at home, no bar shift necessary.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz. rum
2 oz. grapefruit juice
2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. lime juice
4 Luxardo maraschino cherries
PREPARATION
Combine all the liquid ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into 4 shot glasses. Down the shot; eat the cherry.
This article appears in September 2015.