What is the origin of the shot glass?
Bob Cox
Phoenix, Arizona
Shot glasses probably date back more than 200 years, and nobody seems to agree on just when, where and how they came about.
One origin story I like suggests “shot” refers to a small amount of whiskey. The imbiber downs the contents of the small glass, and then he slams the glass down on the bar with a resounding “shot.”
Another claim: the name comes from Old West saloon patrons bellying up to the bar and trading
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