Exploring new mixed drinks can help you find the perfect drink for your next party or social event. Learning to make mixed drinks can be simple when you follow basic recipes and focus on drinks that only require a few ingredients. One drink to add to your beverage knowledge repository is the mad pirate. The mad pirate mixed-drink combines a sweet and creamy butterscotch flavor with a spicy kick that is sure to satisfy the most ornery of pirates. Learn how to make a mad pirate through this step-by-step drink guide.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL-uNE236DU

Remember to always drink responsibly. If you host a party where you will be making mad pirates and other alcoholic beverages, be sure to assign non-drinking designated drivers.http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/alcohol/DesignatedDriver/index.html

Collect supplies and ingredients for your mad pirate. You will need butterscotch schnapps, Bailey's Irish cream, Tabasco sauce, a stainless steel shaker glass and a 2 ounce shot glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruX11VRqvT8

Place ice in your shaker glass. Measure 1 ounce of Bailey's Irish cream and 1 ounce of butterscotch schnapps and pour into your shaker glass. You can increase or decrease the recipe, but maintain a 1 to 1 ratio to ensure flavor consistency. Add Tabasco sauce. For a milder mad pirate, add around 2 splashes to your shaker glass. If you want a spicier mad pirate, add between 12 and 15 splashes, or customize based on your spice preference.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruX11VRqvT8

Once all ingredients are measured and poured into your stainless steel shaker glass, place the strainer and lid on top. Proceed to shake the mixture about 20 times and then remove the lid and strain the mixture into your 2 ounce shot glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruX11VRqvT8

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