Shamrock Shot
The shamrock shot is a fun dessert shot to get your St Patrick's Day celebrating started. Think mint chocolate martini but make it mini! Whether it be the mint flavor or just a cool shot to try, this is the perfect drink to get your shamrock on!
Ingredients
- ½ part creme de cacao
- ½ part creme de menthe
- 1 part Bailey's Irish Cream
- Garnish- whipped cream sprinkles, and mints
Instructions
- For best results, chill the liquors in the freezer for an hour or more before making them. They'll thicken up a bit and do a much better job of getting a layered effect.
- Add the creme de menthe first to the shot glass. Gently add the creme de cacao by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon. The creme de cacao is heavier than the creme de menthe and will sink to the bottom while leaving a layered effect.
- Once the creme de cacao settles on the bottom, gently pour the Bailey's over the back of a spoon into the shot glass.
- Top with a touch of whipped cream and garnish with an Andes mint, St Patrick's Day sprinkles, or chocolate shavings.
- Enjoy your Shamrock shooter with friends my making multiple at a time!
Notes
If you're in a hurry and don't have time to chill the liquors, you can of course add them to the shot glass at room temperature. You won't get as much of a layered effect but they'll taste just as yummy!
If sweet dessert shots aren't your thing, you can reduce the amount of sweetness by leaving out the creme de cacao and swapping it for Jamesons Irish Whiskey or vodka.
Don't skip pouring the liquor over the back of a spoon! it does make a difference with the layering if it's added in a very slow drizzle over the spoon compared to being poured all at once.
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