The shot is the character actor of the drinking world: its appearances are brief but memorable. Surely a drink that is so versatile, from the classic tonic of old films to the decadent "body shot" of the modern bar scene, deserves a book of its own? Shots is an illustrated guide to this small but powerful drink. Author Erikka Haa provides a capsule history for each shot, plus pouring instructions, drinking tips, variations, and a smattering of lore and legend. Color photos throughout showcase both the drinks and the barware they've immortalized.

Erikka Haa is a writer and editor whose books include Electric Blues, Soul, and Boogie Nights: The Disco Age.