Happy Hour Shots Recipe
$5 Espressito, Irish Cousins, Tropical Depression
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Ingredients
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Espressito
Irish Cousins
Tropical Depression
Method
Espressito
Brew & cool
Brew 1 oz very strong espresso (or concentrate). Let it cool for 1–2 minutes so it won’t melt the ice immediately.
Add cooled espresso, 1 oz Kahlúa, 0.5 oz vodka and simple syrup (if using) into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and you see a frothy crema forming.
Double-strain into a chilled 1.5–2 oz shot glass to remove ice chips and achieve a smooth, slightly frothy shot. Serve immediately.
Irish Cousins
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1 oz Irish whiskey, 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream and 0.25 oz green crème de menthe.
Gently shake for 8–10 seconds to chill and slightly aerate the cream without over-diluting.
Strain into a chilled 1.5–2 oz shot glass. Optionally, garnish with a tiny mint leaf or a light dusting of cocoa. Serve immediately.
Tropical Depression
Add 0.75 oz rum, 0.75 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz blue curaçao, 0.25 oz cream of coconut and 0.25 tsp fresh lime juice into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
Strain into a chilled 1.5–2 oz shot glass. The shot should be bright blue with a slight creamy texture. Serve immediately.