For many consumers in the Millennials demographic, slinging back tiny glasses of strongly flavoured, high-ABV booze played a formative role in their introduction to alcohol. Sambuca, Jägermeister, Aftershock, Sourz - these were some of the most popular drinks that stickied bar tops across the Western world during the noughties. Neat alcohol such as tequila and vodka were also common shot choices, staining the image of both categories for years to come.As the ‘drink less, but better’ trend continues to build, what’s become of shots? Knocking back baijiu, soju and shōchū is customary
Why the shot consumption occasion is growing up – Consumer Intel
The rise of moderation and premiumisation should have sounded the death knell for the shot serve, but bartenders are coming up with innovative creations to keep the party going.

After training as a newspaper journalist and a short stint in local press, Amy joined The Spirits Business, later becoming the magazine’s editor. She now writes about drinks for a range of specialist and mainstream publications.


