Notes of vanilla, butter, and caramel from the Schnapps meet smooth and creamy Irish whiskey in this buttery nipple shot. Two ingredients and a sweet tooth are all you need to make this dessert shooter!
Why this recipe works
This buttery nipple shot combines butterscotch Schnapps and Baileys Irish cream to create a fun layered shot that goes down incredibly smooth. This shooter is nice and sweet, making it the perfect dessert shot for parties or after-dinner drinks.
The layered effect is achieved due to the different densities between the two liqueurs – which makes a really fun presentation! Like a little saltiness with your sweets? Use your leftover butterscotch Schnapps to whip up some salted nut roll shots.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
LIQUEUR – Bailey’s Irish Cream is typically the go-to for a buttery nipple shot, but if you can’t seem to find it you can easily substitute with another brand of Irish cream. This shot works best if both alcohols are of similar temperature. I refrigerate my Irish cream but not my schnapps. So I pour a small amount of Irish cream into a small cup and let it come to room temperature before making these shots.
How to Make Buttery Nipple Shot
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- If using the optional garnish, add some caramel sauce to one small plate and brown sugar to another plate.
- Dip the rim of the shot glass into the caramel, then dip the rim into the brown sugar.
- Add butterscotch schnapps to the shot glass.
- Hold a spoon backward with the bottom facing upwards at a slight angle just inside the top of the shot glass. The tip of the spoon should be touching the glass just below the rim.
- VERY SLOWLY pour the Irish cream over the back of the spoon. If you pour too quickly, the Irish cream will sink and then rise, causing a spidering effect.
- Optionally garnish with a spritz of whipped cream and a dash of sprinkles.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Buttery nipple shots are typically layered due to the different densities between the two liqueurs used. If you prefer, you can easily stir the shots to mix it all together.
Generally, yes, these shots are gluten-free. Baileys Irish Cream is gluten-free and most butterscotch Schnapps are as well. However, as each individual brand of liqueur may vary, it is always recommended to check the nutrition label before consuming.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your buttery nipple shot after dinner as a dessert shooter or make a batch for parties and celebrations. You can stir the shot together if you aren’t worried about the cool layered look which will save you a little time if you plan on making quite a few of them.
For garnish, dip the rim of the glasses into caramel then again into brown sugar. Or simply top with whipped cream and optional sprinkles.
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Buttery Nipple Shot
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 ounce butterscotch Schnapps
- ½ ounce Irish cream liqueur
Optional Garnish
- caramel sauce
- brown sugar
- whipped cream
Things You’ll Need
- Shot glass 1.5 – 2 ounces
- Cocktail spoon or other small spoon
Before You Begin
- This shot works best if both alcohols are of similar temperature. I refrigerate my Irish cream but not my schnapps. So I pour a small amount of Irish cream into a small cup and let it come to room temp before making these drinks.
- Bailey’s Irish Cream is typically the go-to for a buttery nipple shot, but if you can’t seem to find it you can easily substitute with another brand of Irish cream.
- This is a very sweet shot, great as a dessert cocktail. You can also stir it and shoot it if you aren’t worried about getting the cool layered look.
Instructions
- If using the optional garnish, add some caramel sauce to one small plate and brown sugar to another plate.
- Dip the rim of the shot glass into the caramel, then dip the rim into the brown sugar.
- Add butterscotch schnapps to the shot glass.
- Hold a spoon backward with the bottom facing upwards at a slight angle just inside the top of the shot glass. The tip of the spoon should be touching the glass just below the rim.
- VERY SLOWLY pour the Irish cream over the back of the spoon. If you pour too quickly, the Irish cream will sink and then rise, causing a spidering effect.
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Barbara Stuart says
These are sooooo good. I first had these years ago with just the schnapps and the Bailey’s and they were great. But this recipe really elevates this drink to a higher level.