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Shot of the Month: Bomb Pop Shot

Posted by on July 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Summertime is here and 4th of July is near! This means backyard barbecues, poolside drinks and bonfires at the beach. To help add that special touch to your 4th of July celebration and maybe even score extra points with the ladies, here’s a fun and delicious shot recipe. So channel your inner bartender, get the following ingredients and get ready to makes some festive shots!

Do you remember getting Bomb Pops from the ice cream man on a hot summer day? Well this shot is sure to take you back. This is the recipe to make a Bomb Pop shot that offers the taste of your childhood summers with a grown up twist! To start you’ll need the following ingredients:

Ingredients

- Sweet n Sour mix

- Sprite or 7up

- Lemon flavored rum or vodka

- Raspberry vodka

- Blue curacao

- Grenadine

- Rocks glasses or any glasses that are a little bigger than a regular shot glass

Directions

There are several ways to make a shot and layering is one of the most challenging. I like to start off with a bang and how fitting given the occasion. ;) Although it won’t alter the taste if you choose not to layer this shot, the presentation will drastically change. This is a 4th of July inspired shot, so the shot should be layered from the bottom- red, white and blue. Not only does this shot look awesome, but it tastes amazing!

  1. Your first step is to mix equal parts of Sprite or 7up with Sweet n Sour mix, lemon vodka or rum, and raspberry vodka. You’ll want the lemon and raspberry vodka/rum to equal one shot for each person you are pouring for (i.e. 4 people equals 2 full shots of lemon vodka/rum and 2 full shots of raspberry vodka).
  2. Pour the ingredients in a shaker with some ice to chill it, because no one likes a warm shot.
  3. Strain that mix into your glasses. Remember this is a shot so keep that in mind when making these, you want to be able to shoot these not have to gulp them.
  4. Now the layering begins… There are several options when layering, so choose whichever option is best for you. You can use a spoon, cherry, or just carefully wing it and pour it slowly into the glass. I feel a spoon is the easiest and most effective way to achieve the layered look. When using a spoon you’ll place the spoon into the vodka mix at an angle and slightly break the surface. Slowly pour the blue curacao allowing it to spill over the back of the spoon. You’ll start to see it layer over the existing “white” layer.
  5. Next you’ll add the grenadine by pouring it slowly into the shot. The best way to do this is to pour close to the edge of the glass to create a sort of waterfall effect down the inside of the glass. The consistency of the grenadine will force it to drop to the bottom of the glass.

Ta dah! You should be looking at your very first layered shot perfectly suited for a 4th of July party!! Now show off your bartending skills to your friends and enjoy the shots. Happy 4th of July!!

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Introducing Roxi: The Bar Temptress

Posted by on May 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Roxi’s my name and bartending’s my game!  As a bartender, I’ve seen all sorts of interesting things. From the usual drunken drama to some really cool people I’ve met and literally everything in between.  I’ll share all sorts of funny stories, behind the scenes information, as well as drink and shot recipes with you. One of my purposes of writing this column is to help you be a better customer, a more desirable date and hopefully have more luck with “All the Single Ladies.”  But before we indulge in all the drunken drama, let me give you a taste of the “Roxi” outside of the bar.

Growing up, all the neighborhood kids my age happened to be boys. All my cousins in my age group were also boys.  Boys, boys, boys…what can I say, I guess I’ve grown up sort of being one of them.  Sure, I love pink and anything that sparkles, but I really know how to relate to guys. I’ve always been Daddy’s girl, but I know my dad was hoping I’d be a boy so I think he was always tougher on me than my little sister.  I like to get dolled up like most girls do, and I can do it like the best of ‘em, but I’m just as comfortable and content without all the glitz and glamour.

Another reason I relate to guys easier is that I’m interested in a lot of traditionally male things like sports, food and sleeping. :)  Don’t get me wrong, I have great female friends also. But I’ll be the first to admit, girls often bring too much drama.  Let’s face it – life is too short and we’ve got too much on our plates to waste time with that B.S.  I’m not trying to give my girls a bad name, but facts are facts. There is much more drama with a group of girls than there is with a group of men.  Don’t get too smug guys; some of you can be drama too! ;)  However, guys in general are simple and the sooner my fellow ladies realize that, the better off we’ll all be.

I’m a versatile girl with many interests. I enjoy cooking and love baking!  Although I like to take care of myself, I’m not one of those girls who live off celery sticks and rice cakes.  In fact, I’d eat prime rib smothered in horseradish with a loaded baked potato on the side every night if I could ensure it wouldn’t bite me in the ass and clog my arteries one of these days.  Football and baseball are two of my favorite sports to watch. Not only do I enjoy watching and playing sports, but I also understand them.  Lounging on the couch on a cold Fall Sunday watching football all day is actually something I look forward to.  Would you believe that I even draft my own Fantasy Baseball team every year?  And I’ve been known to host some of the best Super Bowl parties complete with a great spread of food, football pools, and games with prizes throughout the event. I’m also a golfer and yes, my Nike Slingshots do more than just sit in my bag and look pretty.  Not only do I know the “P” does not stand for putter, but I also know what par, birdie, eagle and even albatross mean.

I’ve always been a versatile person and able to fit in with many different groups of people: male, female, old, young, various ethnic backgrounds, financially sound or struggling.  I can be found dancing in a mini dress with a pair of stilettos or involved in a sporting event wearing a baseball cap and jeans.  To sum it all up, I’m an all-around girl with a variety of interests!

Well, I’m hoping I’ve given you enough info about me so you trust that I’m here for you as I contribute thoughts to Male Standard. So, continue to check out my columns and all the information I throw your way. I also look forward to hearing from you, so feel free to email me with any questions you may have for me.

Bottoms up,

Roxi

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