Oyster Cocktail (Oyster Shot or Oyster Shooter)
If you are a raw oyster lover, wait until you try this Oyster Shooter. You will definitely be in "Oyster Heaven!" Oyster shooters are popular because they're breathtakingly simple to prepare and consume
1 small freshly shucked raw oyster with its juice or or liquor*
1 ounce ice cold high-quality Vodka**
Dash of Tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce
Squeeze of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
* If you can't find small oysters, cut oysters into smaller pieces.
** By chilling the vodka, it acquires a thick, silky texture.
Place oyster and its liquor (juice) in bottom of a chilled martini or shot glass (any small glass may be used). Pour in Vodka; add Tabasco Sauce and lemon juice. Drink as a shot, allowing oyster to slide down your throat, try not to chew. Enjoy!
Variation: Add approximately 1/2 to 1 ounce of V8 Vegetable Juice.
Makes 1 shooter.
Labels: DIET Beverages