How to Make a Buttery Nipple Shot

The Buttery Nipple, which contains butterscotch schnapps and Irish cream, is sure to satisfy anyone who prefers a sweeter shot. This is a layered shooter that is perfect for any occasion, whether you're drinking on a cool winter's night or want a refreshing shot that is not too alcohol heavy on a warm afternoon. If you want to know how to make a Buttery Nipple shot, see Step 1 to get started.

Ingredients

Regular Buttery Nipple

  • 1 oz. butterscotch schnapps
  • 1/2 oz. Irish cream

Alien Nipple

  • 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
  • 1/4 oz. Irish cream
  • 1/4 oz. melon liqueur

Peach Nipple

  • 2/3 oz. peach schnapps
  • 1/3 oz. Irish cream

Golden Nipple

  • 1/2 oz. cinnamon schnapps
  • 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
  • 1/2 oz. Irish cream

Vodka Nipple

  • 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Irish cream liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
  • 1/2 oz. coffee flavored liqueur
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Making a Regular Buttery Nipple

  1. You'll need a larger shot glass to make this shot. In general, the rule of thumb is to have twice as much schnapps as Irish cream in your drink. For ideal taste, the shot glass should be chilled.
  2. You can pour the cream over a spoon to help it drop gently into the glass, floating up to the top. [1]
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  3. You're all done -- now just pick it up and knock it back! Works best when a friend is also enjoying a buttery nipple shot.
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Method 2
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Making Variations on the Buttery Nipple

  1. This adds a green tint and a tropical flavor to an ordinary buttery nipple. Here's what you'll need to make it:
    • 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
    • 1/4 oz. Irish cream
    • 1/4 oz. melon liqueur
  2. All you need to do to make this drink is to substitute peach schnapps for butterscotch schnapps. Just make sure not to mix the ingredients and to let the Irish cream float to the top. Here's what you'll need to make one:
    • 2/3 oz. peach schnapps
    • 1/3 oz. Irish cream
  3. The Golden Nipple adds a festive touch to the standard buttery nipple. Make sure to pour the ingredients into the glass in order. Here's what you'll need to make it:
    • 1/2 oz. cinnamon schnapps
    • 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
    • 1/2 oz. Irish cream
  4. If you want to make this tasty shot a bit more alcohol-friendly, you can add a bit of vodka to the mix. Fill a shaker with ice and then pour in the ingredients and shake them up. Strain them up into shot glasses when you're done. This shot won't be layered, but it will be tasty. Here's what you'll need:
    • 1/2 oz. vodka
    • 1/2 oz. Irish cream liqueur
    • 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
    • 1/2 oz. coffee flavored liqueur
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    How do I make a layered shot?
    Sander Raav
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    Sander Raav is a Mixologist based in Seattle, Washington. He is the founder of Seattle Bartending Company, which offers Cocktail Workshops and Classes. He has over 15 years of experience bartending in multiple high-end restaurants, including 8 years as Bar Manager at The Tin Table. He has held positions as a bartender, bar manager, and as treasurer for the Seattle chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild. Sander has created and organized many bartending events, fundraisers, cocktail classes, and presentations. He has participated in many cocktail competitions and has garnered over a dozen wins and placements in the top 3 of national and local competitions. Thanks to his extensive competition and cocktail knowledge, he has also judged many competitions as well. In 2020, he founded Shake, Stir & Savor, a mixology education program, and has been offering live and virtual cocktail classes since. In his classes, Sander teaches his students to think like bartenders, while making concepts simple, easy to grasp, and replicable.
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    To make layered shots, make sure that the sweeter alcohol goes in first. Begin by mixing Irish cream and butterscotch liquor, creating a sweet shot with a lower alcohol content, around 60% ABV. The specific ABV may vary depending on the brands used, typically ranging from 12 to 15. Gently shake the Irish cream without ice to aid its floating ability. When pouring, do so slowly and close to the surface to prevent mixing, using a spoon or tilting the glass if necessary. Even if the layers mix slightly, they should separate again after a brief period.
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      • For a variation on the shot, top the butterscotch schnapps and Irish cream with a cherry. Pour a dollop of cherry liqueur over the Irish cream layer to top it off.
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      • For a slight variation serve the drink in a rocks glass. Start with a glass full of ice. Pour in 1 ounce of rum and top with a layer of 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) of butterscotch schnapps plus a layer of 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) of Irish cream. Provide a stir stick when you serve the drink.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Shot glass
      • Teaspoon
      • Rocks glass (optional)
      • Ice (optional)
      • Stir stick (optional)

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      To make a buttery nipple shot, start by pouring 1 ounce of butterscotch schnapps into a large, chilled shot glass. Then, gently pour 1/2 ounce of Irish cream into the shot glass and enjoy! You can use more or less schnapps or Irish cream, but try to keep the ratio at 2 parts schnapps to 1 part Irish cream. To learn how to make different buttery nipple shot variations, scroll down!

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