noun
shooter
A small mixed alcoholic drink.
The bartender mixes a fruity shooter in a small glass.
Etymology
Shooter belongs to the drinking sense of shot, a small serving of alcohol. It names a small drink intended to be consumed quickly.
More examples
- This shooter combines coffee liqueur and Irish cream.
- The menu lists three shooters with different flavors.
- She orders a citrus shooter instead of a full-sized cocktail.
Forms
shooter · shooters