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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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Behind the Bar With Roxi

Posted by on May 29, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Awe, the life of a bartender can be so very interesting.  As with most jobs, tending bar has its pros and cons.  The hours are tough, and working weekends (the big money nights) doesn’t make for much of a social life, but tending bar can be very lucrative.  Although dealing with drunken idiots does get old, you really can’t beat the atmosphere.  Being a bartender is challenging, but when you break it down, it’s like working in a party all the time!

Someone once asked me what the worst part of my job was and I guess I would have to say dealing with dumb asses and people who just want to be difficult.  Is it that hard to get your order straight, before you flag me down as if you have been waiting an eternity to order your drink?!  Also, is it too much to ask that you have some sort of currency out- cash, a credit card, your first born?!  I’ve come to the conclusion that some people are surprised they actually have to pay for the drinks they order!  I feel like I should apologize and say, “I know, we’re one of those weird bars that charges for drinks!”  Come on people, get it together and at least have a $20 out!

And for those who think adding, “Just one more mixed shot” is no biggie, think again!  Adding one more beer kind of disrupts my flow, but not a big deal. Adding one more Scooby Snack when I just poured five, well let’s just say it’s a bit of a pain in the ass. May sound like I’m just bitching, but being efficient is essential to a bartender.  And things like this slow us down.  So, if you’re ever frustrated because it’s taking forever to get your drink, take a look around at your fellow bar goers.  Chances are you are being held up by, “Miss Can I Get,” oh yeah and…Mr. “How much was that again, um where did I put my money?”

Oh and if you’re one of those who “just” needs a water, you “just” need to get a clue.  I don’t have a problem serving you water, but there’s nothing “just” about it.  “Just” because you want water, doesn’t mean you get a free pass to the front of the line, you can “just” wait your turn.

Aside from the above and the occasional moron who thinks they are sooo much smarter than you, we do meet some pretty cool people.  Over the years I’ve had some really amazing regulars who help bring everything full circle.  Dealing with unreasonable people is to be expected when you work in the bar industry.  It’s important to realize not everyone is drunk and stupid.  The good thing is that you meet a lot of really great people who actually appreciate you.  Some even take the time to notice how hard you’re working and realize how fast you’re moving.  So if you’re one of those people that are on the fence about showing your appreciation, worry no more and just go for it.  Trust me, patience and appreciation can really go a long way.  Who knows, the next time you need a drink it just might make the difference between getting your drink order before someone else or maybe even get you a free shot!  Although I could ramble on and on about the dumb things people say and do, being a bartender really is a great job! Don’t forget to take care of your bartender and they’ll take care of you.

- Roxi

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