Tequila shots - Mexican Monk and Mexican Kamikaze

Mexican Monk and Mexican Kamikaze shooters.

Today is Saturday, which means that it is time for two great shot recipes. In honor of Labor Day - here are two occupation-themed shots: the Mexican Monk and the Mexican Kamikaze.

Mexican Monk

The Mexican Monk gets its name from the combination of tequila and Benedictine, an herbal liqueur concocted by a French monk. (LA Cocktails Examiner Aaron Vanek has more info on Benedictine.)

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz tequila blanco
• 1/4 oz Bendictine herbal liqueur
• 1/4 oz triple sec
• 1/4 oz pineapple juice
   

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a shot glass.
    

Mexican Kamikaze

The Mexican Kamikaze gets its name from the vodka-based shot it is based upon: the Kamikaze (which can also be served as a cocktail). When you subsitute tequila for the vodka, you get a Mexican Kamikaze. (It tastes like a shot of a strong margarita!)

Ingredients

• 1 oz tequila (gold or blanco)
• 1/4 oz triple sec
• 1/4 oz lime juice
   

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a shot glass.