Buttery Nipple Shot
How to Make a Buttery Nipple – This classic shot recipe includes butterscotch schnapps and Irish cream, plus a rum floater on top for a sweet, rich layered cocktail with a kick!
The Best Buttery Nipple Shot
If the name of this recipe makes you crack a smile, know that you are not alone. Go ahead, get the giggles out now – you know you want to!
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Now, get ready to meet your new favorite party drink: A classic Buttery Nipple is a layered alcoholic beverage that includes Butterscotch liqueur (hence the name buttery) such as schnapps, plus Irish Cream liqueur.
It’s a sweet (and saucily named) shot that is perfect for the holidays. And if there was ever a time for shots, New Years Eve is the day. This deceptively simple and tasty shot cocktail offers smooth sipping (or knocking back) even for the light drinker.
Traditional Buttery Nipples include 1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps + ½ oz Irish cream on top. However, we’ve changed the recipe up a bit by tweaking the proportions and adding a rum floater for a sweet cocktail that packs a punch…
Ingredients You Need
- 3/4 ounce Butterscotch schnapps – or other butterscotch liquor
- 1/2 ounce Irish cream – we love the original Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1/2 ounce Aged white rum – or vodka, if you prefer
How to Make a Buttery Nipple Shot
For each shot, chill a 2-ounce shot glass. Chill the Irish cream as well. (This helps the layers to form properly.)
Once cold, measure and pour the butterscotch schnapps into the glass.
Use a cocktail spoon to gently pour the Irish cream over the schnapps in a separate layer. To do this, place the spoon right at the level of the top of the schnapps. Then slowly pour the Irish cream over the spoon so it stays separate from the schnapps.
Pour the rum floater over the spoon to create a third layer on top of the Irish cream.
Get the Complete (Printable) Buttery Nipple Recipe + VIDEO Below. Enjoy!
How to Make This a Buttery Nipple Cocktail Recipe
For a more sip-able drink, you can easily prepare this recipe as a full cocktail.
Add the butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream, and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well, and strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Now add the rum to create a top layer. Like when you make a single shot, slowly pour the liquor onto the back of a spoon and into the glass. Let the rum sit on top of the drink, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- This shot or cocktail is best when made with cold ingredients. Be sure the Irish cream is chilled, and we also suggest that you chill the shot or cocktail glass before making the drink.
- Some people like to pour it over the back of the spoon or even down the handle. You may want to make a “practice shot” so you find your perfect pouring technique. Just know, the colder the Irish cream is, and the slower you pour the neater the layers will be.
- The ingredients are layered in this order so they stay separate. If you try to put the rum in a lower layer, the Irish cream will not stay separted on top.
- As-is this recipe is for one layered shot. Use these proportions to make as many buttery nipple cocktails as you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since this is a layered shot, it is best to use a tall, clear shot glass so you can see those beautiful layers!
This shot came into popularity around the 80s when lots of drinks were named with suggestive names! The only reason this shot is called a buttery nipple is because of the addition of butterscotch schnapps!
Buttery nipple shots, also known as a butterball, tastes like a caramel candy. For real, the butterscotch schnapps with the Irish cream make a creamy, sweet shot that is perfect for dessert! The rum adds a hint more alcohol, and can be omitted if you want.
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Buttery Nipple Shot Recipe + VIDEO
Video
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce butterscotch schnapps
- ½ ounce Irish cream chilled
- ½ ounce aged white rum
Instructions
- For each shot, chill a 2-ounce shot glass. Chill the Irish cream as well.
- Once cold, measure and pour the butterscotch schnapps into the glass.
- Use a cocktail spoon to gently pour the Irish cream over the schnapps in a separate layer. To do this, place the spoon right at the level of the top of the schnapps. Then slowly pour the Irish cream over the spoon so it stays separate from the schnapps.
- Pour the rum floater over the spoon to create a third layer on top of the Irish cream. Serve!
Notes
- This shot or cocktail is best when made with cold ingredients. Be sure the Irish cream is chilled, and we also suggest that you chill the shot or cocktail glass before making the drink.
- Some people like to pour it over the back of the spoon or even down the handle. You may want to make a “practice shot” so you find your perfect technique. Just know, the colder the Irish cream is, and the slower you pour the neater the layers will be.
- The ingredients are layered in this order so they stay separate. If you try to put the rum in a lower layer, the Irish cream will not stay on top.
- As-is this recipe is for one layered shot. Use these proportions to make as many buttery nipple cocktails as you need.
Love this shot! It’s so creamy and smooth.
This shot is amazing!!! loved every drop!
This shot, though the name seems odd, is extremely tasty and one of the best shots that I have ever made!