Hit Me With Your Best Shot
By Alexandra Bornhoft, Citysearch Contributor
Every college student knows the easiest way to get a party started is through a round of shots, but what about those looking to get buzzed outside fraternity row? Whether it’s a bachelor’s final fling or a scandalous girl’s night out, clubbers can easily venture beyond the university scene to find master mixologists throughout L.A. creating enticingly exotic shooters for the nightlife crowd. Bottom's up!
Jell-O Sampler
Artfully arranged on an ice-filled glass block, this A-list hotel bar's trendy take on a bachelorette party favorite includes five heart-shaped Jell-O shots christened Love, Passion, Lust, Desire and Romance, each flavored by a different type of alcohol. Don't be fooled by the elegant presentation; these jiggly, liquored-up hearts pack a serious punch. Make sure to try Desire, a chocolate-flavored shot made from a decadent combination of vanilla vodka, Baileys, and real flakes of chocolate.
Bar Nineteen12
9641 Sunset Blvd,
Beverly Hills,
CA
Hell Fire Shot
With a name like Hell Fire, you can only assume that this wickedly strong shot is made for those drinking dare-devils in La La Land. A flaming (literally, lit on fire) shot of Hot Damn cinnamon schnapps and Bacardi 151 dropped into a glass of Monster? Forgive me father, for I have sinned.
Saints & Sinners
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10899 Venice Blvd,
Culver City,
CA
Shot of Love
Tila Tequila may have had a “Shot at Love,” but the bartenders at this lounge play Cupid by creating their concoction of liquid affection with a Shot of Love: a sweet mix of Absolut Raspberri, peach schnapps, fizzy Seven-Up and lime topped with a splash of cranberry for rose-colored glasses. Careful, the alcohol content is cleverly disguised by its candy-like taste. One too many and you may just fall for that sexy single next to you at the bar.
Main On Main
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2941 Main St.,
Santa Monica,
CA
Swedish Lemonade
Just because shots are meant to be thrown back in a single gulp (or a couple small ones if you're a beginner) doesn't mean you should confine yourself to straight whiskey, even if you're at a bar with 200 different selections. Fans of the sweet and sour lemon drop cocktail will savor this concentrated mini version of the martini, served up in a sugar rimmed shot glass and garnished with a huge lemon wedge to chase it down.
Seven Grand
515 W Seventh St,
Los Angeles,
CA
Blue Balls Bomb
Partiers at this heavy-drinking Sunset Strip spot get juiced up with this risqué-sounding shooter. The premise is simple: Drop a shot of Stoli Blueberi into a glass of 181, Budweiser's newest blueberry-flavored energy drink, and chug. Similar to a Jager bomb but without the bitter edge, at least with this shot you can pretend to get some antioxidants along with the nutrient-depleting alcohol.
Red Rock
8782 Sunset Blvd,
West Hollywood,
CA
