Springbokkie

The Springbokkie ("little Springbok" in the Afrikaans language) is a cocktail shooter that is popular in South Africa. It is composed of creme de menthe (or substitutes[1]) and Amarula. The drink derives its name from the country's national animal, and the colors from the team jersey colours (green and gold) of the South Africa national rugby union team, which is known as "The Springboks." The ratio of Amarula to creme de menthe can vary substantially between recipes.[2][3][4]

Springbokkie

Cocktail
Type	Layered shooter
Primary alcohol by volume	Crème de menthe Amarula
Served	Neat; undiluted and without ice
Standard drinkware	Shot glass
Commonly used ingredients	1cl (1 part) Amarula 3cl (3 parts) Crème de menthe
Preparation	The Crème de menthe is poured into the shot glass and the Amarula is carefully layered on top.

The Springbokkie ritual

Some insist that a special ritual is performed before drinking this shot. The ritual involves placing both hands behind your ears with your index fingers pointing up. You then stomp your feet on the ground, snort through your nostrils and squeal, resembling how a real springbok behaves in the wild. Participants then lower their heads to the shot glass, pick it up using their front teeth (no use of hands allowed!) and scull the drink.[5]

There are several ways to perform this ritual. Some choose to add a story to the game:

"Are there any leopards? (Everyone shakes their heads) Are there any lions? (Everyone shakes their heads) Then get to the waterhole and drink!"

References

1. "Ice Pick Peppermint Liqueur". SLD Liquor Manufacturers. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
2. "Springbokkie shot". Legendary Party Ideas. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
3. "Springbokkie recipe". MixedDrinkWorld.com. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
4. "Springbokkies (shooter)". Bar None Drinks Recipes. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
5. "South African Drinking Games To Try if You Dare". Culture Trip. Retrieved 30 August 2020.