Bullshot

/ˈbʊlˌʃɑt/ noun

Definition

A cocktail drink made with vodka and beef bouillon or beef broth, usually served hot.

Etymology

Compound of 'bull' (beef) and 'shot' (a drink). This mid-20th century American cocktail emerged when creative bartenders began mixing spirits with savory broths, blending the language of cattle ranching with cocktail culture.

Kelly Says

The bullshot is basically a warm hug disguised as a martini—it peaked in popularity during the 1950s-60s when American cocktail culture was wild and experimental. Mad Men fans might recognize this as the kind of thing Don Draper would've actually enjoyed.

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