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Are Bartender’s Handshake Shots Still Cool if They’re on the Menu?

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On my birthday a few years ago, a friend who works in the wine industry bought me a bartender’s handshake shot at a bar. The zesty, bittersweet citrus tamed Fernet’s menthol tidal wave in a way only a bartender could’ve known it would, making for an invigorating, surprisingly balanced one sipper.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

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From classic boilermakers to themed shooters and even bartender handshakes , shots are the bread and butter of the bar world. Served at dives and high-end cocktail lounges alike, shots have a unique way of getting the party started. And if theres one group of people that knows exactly what the people want, its bartenders.