Signature Shots
By Fred Schlatter, Contributor
Many a long night begins with three simple words: "Who wants shots?" But so often the call translates into tired lemon drops and Jager bombs. If you're going to do them, then do them right, starting with these different down-the-hatch shooters.
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Sluggers Bar & Grill
3540 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sluggers is the sort of sports bar that seems harmless until it turns into a 2am rager--kind of like the Grape Bomb, a mix of Three Olives Grape Vodka and fizzy Redbull, that seems fairly innocuous until you've had three. -
evilOlive
1551 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Some booze, like tequila, benefits more from their trimmings than others. Sauza Tres Generaciones Silver Tequila is pretty smooth stuff, but add one flaming, pickled cactus-jalapeno-stuffed olive, and the result is sublime--and sure to draw a few stares. -
Winebar | Chicago
3339 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
For the connoisseur who still appreciates knocking them back, try a Tequila Shot Flight with edible partners: Cazadores Anejo gets bitter chocolate, Corzo Reposado, a sugared orange wedge, and Cielo Blanco gets a salted lime wheel.
