Shooter Short Glasses

Shooter Short Glasses from Esplanda are small serving glasses for taking a measured pour in one swallow. Tasting notes don't apply here, since this is barware and not a spirit. The product details don't list a capacity, glass type or set size, so check those on the listing before buying for a specific recipe. Shooter glasses of this kind usually hold about one to two ounces, and the "short" in the name points to a compact, low profile that sits steady on a bar or tray. A glass this small suits straight pours of spirits that are best served cold. Vodka, tequila, whiskey and herbal liqueurs all work. For the cleanest result, keep the bottle in the freezer and put the glasses in the freezer for a few minutes too. A chilled glass keeps the first sip cold and holds the spirit's temperature longer than a room-temperature one. Pour to just below the rim so the glass can be lifted and drunk without spilling. The same glasses also work for layered and mixed shooters. Pour in order of density, with the heaviest, sweetest liquid at the bottom. Pour each following layer slowly over the back of a bar spoon so it floats. Pour straight into the glass for classics like the Lemon Drop or a Kamikaze, or build a Jägerbomb-style shooter in them. They can also hold a salt rim, a lime wedge and a tequila pour for a traditional tequila setup. Pour with a jigger or a measured pourer. That keeps a round of shots even and makes a batch of layered shooters repeatable. Hand wash the glasses and dry them upright so the rims stay clear for layering.