Savory, festive, and just the right amount of boozy, an oyster shooter is the ultimate party trick. It’s thought to have originated in San Francisco in the mid-1800s by a miner who first made it with whiskey. This recipe calls for vodka—the clean, crisp flavor goes perfectly with zingy homemade cocktail sauce and a freshly shucked oyster. While any variety works nicely here, we’re partial to Alaskan oysters (you can order them here), which are also clean, crisp, and slightly briny from growing in the cold waters. Because you knock them back quickly, like a shot, oyster shooters are a fun way to kick off a dinner or any gathering that needs a little extra sparkle.