Michael Jackson drink recipe challenge: the Thriller

June 27, 6:43 PMDallas Bartender ExaminerRobert Stahl

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Thriller by night: this shot will thrill you more than any ghoul could ever dare try 

I recently sent out a challenge to all bartenders to help celebrate the incredible life of Michael Jackson by coming up with drink recipes inspired by the legendary superstar. Here’s one of ‘em.

Thriller
Created by: Robert Stahl, Alexandre’s Bar
This drink will make you sing out: “Though you fight to stay alive your body starts to shiver, for no mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller!”

“Looking back on the groundbreaking Thriller video, a couple of things stood out in my mind: namely that fantastic red leather jacket of Michael’s, and that tangible feeling of darkness, that sense of foreboding doom. I wanted my shot to echo that as much as possible. I chose a bright red, cherry flavored mixture for the base, and topped it with Jagermeister, which incidentally is blacker than a witch’s tit.

This shot has lots of visual appeal,  especially at night. The flavors come out in waves, more so if you give the 151 a chance to burn just a bit before you drink it, giving the Jagermeister a slightly caramelized taste. Just be real careful to make sure the flame is completely blown out before you chug it. I’ve actually seen someone’s face catch on fire after doing a shot like this—not pretty. He ended up looking worse than one of Mike’s backup dancers from the video. Hmm, on second thought  maybe I shoulda named this one "Dangerous"!”

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