One more drink and I’ll be under the host.
—MAE WEST . . . OR MAYBE DOROTHY PARKER . . .
In the same way that the Can Bake allows you to create without the intimidation of starting from scratch, a couple of Latke Shotkes allow you to take a shot or two without the defeat of later blacking out.
See, the “chaser” is simply intended as an analgesic to the aftermath of shot-taking.
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PRO TIP: Common chasers include citrus, soda, beer, kisses, etc. |
But . . . what if the chaser to a shot was actually intended to help with the night of drinking ahead?
Now, as we all know, potatoes are an excellent coating for the tummy before/after/during any night on the town. Thus, I’d like to present to you the genius behind a starch-based accompaniment to any form of drinking.
Cocktail
Let’s just say you’re taking a shot of vodka because this recipe is potato themed.
Ingredients
* A latke! (Or just use hash browns. Actually, frozen Tater Tots would work great for this. Plus that’s just way easier and it involves less danger.)
Instructions
Heat your oven and bake your browns. Once they’re cooked, squish them into shot glasses. Find some tiny spoons. If you don’t have any, then sprint to your local ice cream store and ask for a sample of every flavor. Save those sample spoons. Get home and deny to everyone that you in fact licked all of the spoons you are handing them. Force them to take shots and stop asking questions. Then bring them some warm potato mush with a dollop of sour cream on top. Drink up and dig in!
Always have tiny plastic spoons.
You’ll be amazed at how often you use them. Also, if you know what usually happens when you act a certain way (ex.: taking too many shots without eating), then you can prepare better in the beginning to avoid that reoccurring consequence. Plan before you puke!
ITEMS EVERY KITCHEN MUST HAVE
• ketchup
• mustard (more mustard than ketchup though—always running out of ketchup)
• frozen Tater Tots
• copious amounts of cheese
• bread
• a happy hearth
• patience
• passion (for something—for anything)
