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

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In New York, the cradle of the craft cocktail revival, Snaquiris purportedly first took off at cool kid bars like Suffolk Arms and Dutch Kills around 2010, and picklebacks a few years earlier at hipster dives in Brooklyn. More broadly, he’s enjoyed their evolution into shooters that can reflect a concept’s unique viewpoint.

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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. 1 house cocktail, the Shy Lady. But not all shots are created equal.