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

VinePair

Many gravitated toward bitter, quinine extremes as a byproduct of tasting spirits so often. More broadly, he’s enjoyed their evolution into shooters that can reflect a concept’s unique viewpoint. It generally includes some measure of Fernet, perhaps tinged with sherry or sweet vermouth to round out the bitterness.

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

VinePair

From classic boilermakers to themed shooters and even bartender handshakes , shots are the bread and butter of the bar world. This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. Its so popular that guests often ask for it as a round of shots: gin, hibiscus, lime, and tonic.”

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Classic Lemon Drop Cocktail Recipe

Moody Mixologist

The drink also began to appear in a short form on menus as a shot or a shooter, introducing it to a younger generation of drinkers. Martinis are made with vodka or gin and dry vermouth. A sour, not a martini While sometimes served in a martini glass or called a "Lemon Drop Martini", it's technically a sour or a daisy.