One of the traditions of drinking is to congratulate - and often the bang of a shot glass on the bar after a toast of congratulations carries with it both the promise of celebration and the promise of a painful hang-over.

Although many shots are just painful, some shots are downright tasty, and are some of the most attractive mixed drinks. Others are simply the most disgusting drinks that anyone can think of, that are taken as shooters because sipping them would be masochistic. Although occasions may demand a congratulatory shot, we don't recommend shot drinks to our guests or our patrons because their alcohol content often brings a pleasurable evening to an early close.