Sharing a few laughs with the bartenders while ordering witty cocktails can be a great way to break the ice. Among these witty cocktail names like Sex On The Beach and The Screwdriver, a few take the pun game a little too far.
Let us introduce you to the weirdest cocktail names that will make you shy away as you attempt to order these for yourself. Feeling too ashamed to say these out loud in a bar? We’ve included the recipe so you can try these at home, with no one to judge.
Best Cocktails That Have Weird Names
- Irish Car Bomb
- Ass Juice
- Harvey Wallbanger
- Adios Motherf*cker Cocktail
- Brain Hemorrhage Shot
- Blood Clot Shot
- The Prison Bitch
- Rusty Nail
1. Irish Car Bomb
Also called Irish Slammer and Irish bombs shot, this one is too on the nose with its correlation. The Irish Car Bomb links to the car bombings of Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Don’t try to order this in Ireland, it might make you a live target. But in all seriousness, this one brings up a lot of emotion while ordering in Ireland so it’s best to tread carefully. To give you a full-blown gist, this one is compared to ordering an “Isis” or “Twin Towers” in an American bar. Better to make it at home, no?
Ingredients
- ½ oz. of Irish whiskey
- ½ oz. of Baileys Irish Cream
- Guinness Beer
How To Make The Irish Car Bomb
- Layer the Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream in a shot glass.
- Fill a cocktail glass with beer to ¾ quarters and drop the shot into it.
- Chug, chug, chug!
2. Ass Juice
The Ass Juice cocktail comes from the Las Vegas’s Double Down Saloon in the 90s. Sadly, the recipe is not disclosed to the public. This weird drink is served in a toilet-shaped glass that will definitely give you some mixed emotions. All we know about this cocktail is that it’s a fruity concoction made with vodka. This is the closest recipe we found.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. of vodka
- 1 splash apricot schnapps
How To Make The Ass Juice Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail glass with vodka.
- Add a splash of apricot schnapps.
- Bottoms up.
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3. Harvey Wallbanger
Even though the name comes off as a strong pickup line, it is far from being an overlooked cocktail. In fact, the Harvey Wallbanger is a sophisticated cocktail created in 1969 as a marketing campaign by McKesson Imports Company, an importer of Galliano. Taste-wise, it is somewhat similar to a screwdriver and is a drink that can be served all day round.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ oz. of vodka
- ½ oz. of Galliano L’Autentico liqueur
- 3 oz. of orange juice
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry on a single toothpick for garnish
How To Make The Harvey Wallbanger
- Fill a tall glass with ice and add vodka and orange juice. Stir well.
- Float Galliano L’Autentico liqueur on top.
- Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherry.
4. Adios Motherf*cker Cocktail
Do we need to explain why this is a fitting name for this cocktail? For those who don’t – this drink includes 4 different types of liquors in just one cocktail. Death in a glass, one might say. Try this at your own expense. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Ingredients
- ½ oz. of vodka
- ½ oz. of rum
- ½ oz. of tequila
- ½ oz. of gin
- ½ oz. of blue curaçao
- 2 oz. of sweet-and-sour mix
- Sprite
- Lemon wedge and cherry for garnish
How To Make The Adios Motherf*cker Cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, rum, tequila, gin, blue curaçao, sweet-and-sour mix, and ice. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a highball glass.
- Top up with Sprite.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and cherry.
5. Brain Hemorrhage Shot
The Brain Hemorrhage Shot is a perfect fit for a creepy and disgusting cocktail round on Halloween. And though the shot looks revolting, it’s a shot that is very smooth and sweet to taste. If you ignore the looks of it, who knows, you might just end up liking it.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. of peach schnapps
- 1 tsp. of Baileys Irish Cream (surprisingly this one is a regular on this list)
- 1 splash chilled grenadine
How To Make The Brain Hemorrhage Shot
- In a cocktail shot glass, add peach schnapps.
- Carefully pour the Baileys Irish Cream on top so it doesn’t mix. Here, it should curdle.
- Then add a splash of chilled grenadine on top.
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6. Blood Clot Shot
Even though the drink sounds like a medical procedure, the Blood Clot Shot is one the simplest and yet, a fancy cocktail that can instantly become a party trick shot. Don’t forget to slam it hard on the table before you chug this one!
Ingredients
- 1 oz. of peach schnapps
- ½ oz. of grenadine syrup
- Lemon flavored soda
How To Make The Blood Clot Shot
- Fill a lowball glass with soda and grenadine. Mix well.
- Add peach schnapps into a shot glass and drop the shot into the lowball glass.
- Slam it! Drink.
7. The Prison Bitch
If you’re a sweet talker and love a subtle drink, this is your go to. The Prison Bitch cocktail may be a direct reference to Orange Is The New Black, but this cocktail is more than being a prison punk. It also shines in the mixology department. With easy ingredients, this cocktail opens to many possible cocktail variations as well.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. of vodka
- ½ oz. of Triple sec
- 2 oz. of cranberry juice
- 2 oz. of orange juice
- ½ oz. of almond liqueur
How To Make The Prison Bitch Cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients with ice. Shake until cold.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass.
- Serve!
8. Rusty Nail
Though The Rusty Nail cocktail falls mostly into lists for weird cocktail names, it’s by far one of the most popular cocktails out there. By the late 1960s, bars in New Orleans and New York were serving the concoction, and “Have you tried a Rusty Nail?” was a common refrain. It was also known as a clever drink in the 1960s. This is probably one of the only safe ones to order in a bar as well.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. of scotch whiskey
- ¾ oz. of Drambuie
How To Make The Rusty Nail Cocktail
- In a glass, add scotch whiskey and Drambuie. Add ice and stir until chilled.
- Strain into a different cocktail glass, with a solitary ice cube.
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Summing Up
Ever wanted to order a drink that could double as a conversation? Well, these ones will provide the right segue for you. Cheers to exploring wonderfully weird cocktails that would probably get you a few looks here and there!
FAQs
What Cocktails Have Cheeky Names?
There are many cocktails that can make you shy away while you order. Some of the popular ones are Sex On The Beach, Harvey Wallbanger, Fuzzy Navel, Hanky Panky, and Slippery Nipple Shot.
Why Do Cocktails Have Weird Names?
Some creators or bartenders often tend to use puns or references while naming a drink. Sometimes, they get a little too on the nose. For example, the Screwdriver cocktail is named after the fact that drinkers would often mix vodka with orange juice using handy tools like a screwdriver.
What Cocktail Has “Dirty” In The Name?
A Dirty Martini is one of the popular ones to have “dirty” in the name. This cocktail is made with gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine.
What Is The Most Unusual Drink?
This requires its own list. Here are some of the most unusual drinks – Snake wine (made by steeping a snake in rice wine), the sourtoe cocktail (there is a real mummified toe in the cocktail), and tuna tears soju (which uses the eye of a tuna fish to improve consistency).
