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Claus for Celebration Cocktails at TGI Fridays

Cheers

Spruced Up Spritz: A vivid green sip mixing Hendrick’s gin, Midori liqueur, La Marca prosecco and seltzer. Triple Berry Sleigh Ride Shooter: Smirnoff vodka, blackberry, cranberry, lemon and strawberry sugar. The Flying Reindeer: Bacardi rum, Midori, agave, citrus and Red Bull Red Watermelon.

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

VinePair

More broadly, he’s enjoyed their evolution into shooters that can reflect a concept’s unique viewpoint. Other times, it’ll feature a smoothing ration of Amaro Montenegro, a brawny splash of bourbon, or a hint of gin to brighten it up and dry it out. Printing them on the menu lets everyone in on the secret.

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Cosmopolitan Recipe and History

Mixologists

One of these recipes, the "Cosmopolitan Daisy", has lemon instead of lime, gin instead of vodka and raspberry instead of cranberry. According to him, he added a splash of cranberry juice to a classic Kamikaze shooter and the first person to taste it commented "How Cosmopolitan!" oz vodka citron 1 oz cranberry juice 0.5

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11 Drinks Trends to Look Out for in 2025

VinePair

For the past several years industry pros and new drinkers alike have hopped on the Martini train whether it be with gin or vodka, an olive or lemon twist, shaken or stirred, wet or dry, or even on the rocks. But were seeing more and more fine dining spots embrace the playful nature of shooters.

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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. Its so popular that guests often ask for it as a round of shots: gin, hibiscus, lime, and tonic.” This shooter is a twist on the classic Green Tea shot, which has been popular for some time.

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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.