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How did the shot, or shot glass, get its name? There are a few theories out there, Lord only knows which one is true.

The two that are the most plausible to me, are  -

1. In the Wild West, the cost of a whiskey was the same price as a shotgun shell or bullet. If a cowboy was short on cash, he could exchange a bullet for a “shot” of whiskey.
2. A German glassmaker named Friedrick Otto Schott designed the small glass. When imported to America, the name Schott glass became the Shot glass.

Listen to this week’s episode to hear the other stories on the Shot glass.

Old Fashioned Shot:

In a cocktail shaker, for each person having a shot, add one teaspoon sugar, 2 dashes of bitters, and 1.5 ounces of your favorite bourbon. Add ice to the cocktail shaker, shake and strain into shot glasses. Have an orange slice on hand for each person, and Tequila Shot Style, bite the orange and down your shot. Enjoy responsibly with trustworthy friends!