Shot of the Week: Banana Split

Sometimes, when it comes to our drinks, all we want is simplicity.

By Jess

Simple ingredients, easy to make, tasty, and above all—fun. Whether you’re out with your girls or hanging inside the dorm celebrating the end of a horrible midterm, fun shots that won’t break the bank are the way to go.

Here’s a two-ingredient shot that tastes awesome. It’s named after one of the best ice cream treats of all time, and, vodka has almost no carbs, so you can have your treat without feeling guilty.

…Although I would never advocate for the total elimination of ice cream from your diet. Ice cream is holy.

Banana Split

1 oz. banana liqueur

1 oz. good quality vodka*

maraschino cherries (optional)

Add the liqueur to your shot glass after the vodka. Stir once and drink. Bite into a maraschino cherry afterwards to take some of the edge off.

*Getting into the habit of buying good quality liquor is something I recommend. While drinking too much will always get you sick, the better quality of your liquor, the less likely you are to feel completely terrible the next day. Plus, good liquor goes down much smoother, and doesn’t have the grainy aftertaste of the cheap stuff.