Name: Game Day Layered Cocktail Shooter
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 4 fluid ounces gin, preferably a London Dry style; 2 fluid ounces sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica Formula; 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice; 2 dashes orange bitters; 4 maraschino cherries, for garnish

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Quarterback Attack Shooter

Sep 15, 2025
by Adrian Mitchell
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

5 mins
SERVING

4 People
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A bold and spirited libation, the Quarterback Attack Shooter is a gin-forward concoction balanced with the smooth sweetness of vermouth and a whisper of cherry. It's a drink that packs a punch, perfect for celebrating victories or simply savoring a well-crafted cocktail.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Ice cubes

4 fluid ounces gin, preferably a London Dry style

2 fluid ounces sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica Formula

2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

2 dashes orange bitters

4 maraschino cherries, for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

5 g
Fiber

0 g
Sodium

2 mg
Sugar

1 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Chill shot glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

02

Step

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Add the gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino cherry juice, and orange bitters to the shaker. (1 minute)

04

Step

Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds. (1 minute)

05

Step

Strain the mixture evenly into the chilled shot glasses. (1 minute)

06

Step

Garnish each shot with a maraschino cherry. (1 minute)

07

Step

Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly! (1 minute)

For a slightly drier shooter, use a dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth.
If you don't have orange bitters, a dash of Angostura bitters can be substituted.
Adjust the amount of maraschino cherry juice to your liking, depending on how sweet you prefer the shooter.
Quality gin and vermouth will significantly enhance the flavor of this cocktail. Don't skimp on the ingredients!

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