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Asked by: Fausia Kirschenbaum
food and drink non alcoholic beveragesWhat is the shot called from the bar mat?
The Bar Mat Shot goes by many names. Depending on which part of the country you're in, it can be called a Gorilla Fart, Mat Damon, Sweaty Bartender, Grey Snail, Dirty Cow, Sweaty Biker or, if you're in Philadelphia, a Jersey Turnpike.
Just so, what is a bar shot?
: a cannon shot consisting of two spheres or hemispheres united by a bar and formerly used in naval warfare It should also be noted that bar shot was effectively employed against the rigging and sails of enemy ships only at close range, as this type of artillery projectile was quite inaccurate because the round spun
Consequently, what does a bar mat do?
The main purpose of a bar mat is to hold wet glasses, help to prevent spilling and to protect the bar surface. They also cut down on cleaning time by keeping spills contained in the mat itself and not the bar and floor. They are easy to lift up and empty liquid into the sink.
A trick shot that involves getting doused with water, the "Tidal Wave" can be found in Dewey Beach bars. Featuring (and courtesy of) Hammerheads bartender Matty Oh.