Oysters seem to either be loved or hated based on their texture-and those who dislike them are normally put off by their taste. However, when an oyster is slathered in cocktail sauce and topped with vodka, and is then sipped like a shot, even skeptics might be won over. In case you don’t have enough shot glasses, but want to make these for a party, put the leftover ingredients out, with the oysters in their shells, on ice, so that guests can make their own shooters once they’ve tried the
Tips
- You can add more horseradish to the cocktail sauce or even a dash of your favorite hot sauce to give it more flavor.
- Bloody Mary mix can be used as an alternative to cocktail sauce, offering an interesting twist on the brunch classic.