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Submitted on: June 10, 2023
I'm beginning to see a pattern with my "New Drinks for the Nineties" series. This is the fifth drink I've made, and the fourth shooter. It seems that fun and interesting shots were really popular in the 1990s. This drink originally called for green créme de menthe, but I didn't have that, just white crème de menthe or Branca Menta. Because I was using a premium vodka courtesy of Two Eagles Distillery and The Crafted Pour (thank you for the chance to use this excellent spirit!), I felt that this...
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Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Shake & Strain
Shot Glass
About 26% ABV (estimate)
By Patrick Muldowney
Home Cocktail Enthusiast
Amateur home mixologist working through vintage and contemporary cocktail books, one drink at a time
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1. Fill mixing glass with ice 2. Add Branca Menta and Vodka 3. Shake 4. Strain into shot glass
Editor's Note
A 90s shooter gets a modern, high-quality upgrade. Branca Menta's bitter, herbal complexity replaces simple mint liqueur, creating a bracing, ice-cold shot with a surprisingly clean finish.
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Stacy (Crafted Pour)
13 June 2023
That will get it done for sure.
Crafted Pour
14 July 2026
This sounds like a fantastic way to elevate a classic shooter! The use of Branca Menta is a great touch—thanks for sharing this refreshing recipe.
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