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    Home » Cocktail » After Eight Shot | 12 Shots of Christmas

    After Eight Shot | 12 Shots of Christmas

    Last updated on February 28, 2020. Originally posted on December 13, 2018 By Elaine 14 Comments

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    Featuring chocolate, coffee, mint and cream, this sweet and sophisticated After Eight shot might best be served “after eight,” when the kids are in bed dreaming of sugar plums and you’re ready for a dessert-like treat named for the popular candy!

    Vertical view of the short glass filled with the shot and the other two glass in the background

    This is the fifth post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series. On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: one After Eight shot, one Snowball shot, one Black Forest Cake shot, one Chocolate Raspberry Kiss shot and a shot named Peppermint Patty!

    When I was a child, I remember eating After Eight chocolates around the holidays.  That made me so happy because they reminded me of my favorite candy (Junior Mints).  I would irritate the rest of my family by savoring them one tiny nibble at a time instead of taking big bites the way everyone else did.  My sister Nancy used to get particularly perturbed.

    That might have been a win for me if I’d done it on purpose just to annoy her.  But I didn’t!  I just loved those chocolates so much I wanted them to last.

    Why is this shot a stand out?

    Now, it’s a known fact that I’m not fond of creme de menthe because I find both the green and white versions too sweet.  But, when you combine the Kahlúa and Baileys with the creme de menthe, something magical happens!

    If I don’t have green creme de menthe, can I use white?

    No.  Just kidding.  Yes!  You can.  There isn’t any noticeable taste difference between the two.  I just think the green is prettier, it’s more festive for the holidays and it reminds me of the After Eight Mints box!

    Helpful tips

    • Use either a cocktail spoon or regular iced coffee teaspoon. For the thin, tall shot glass, I have to use the iced coffee teaspoon because the cocktail spoon is too wide to fit in the glass
    • Always place the spoon bowl-side up in the glass, against the side
    • Using a pourer controls the pour, which is critical to layering any shot. But if you do use a pourer, just know that you will have to eyeball your quantities because in that case, they’re coming straight out of the bottle, unmeasured
    • As with all layered shots, you need to place the heaviest liquor on the bottom and work your way up to the lightest
    • This recipe is written for one one and a half ounce shot. If your shot glasses are larger, just eyeball equal thirds of the ingredients

    How to make this layered shot

    Pre-step

    Tools you will need: cocktail spoon, pourer and a small dish to hold the spoon between pours.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – Kahlúa, Baileys Irish cream and green creme de menthe.

    Kahlua, Baileys Irish cream and creme de menthe on a black table

    Step two

    Pour Kahlúa ⅓ of the way in the glass.

    Kahlua poured in the shot glasses with the bottle in the background

    Step three

    Place the spoon bowl side up in and against the side of the glass.  Slowly pour the creme de menthe over the bowl another ⅓ of the way.

    Creme de menthe layered in the glasses with the spoons and white bowl behind them

    Step four

    Place the spoon back in the glass and slowly pour the Baileys Irish cream over the bowl another ⅓ of the way.

    Baileys Irish cream layered in the glasses with the bottle, white bowl and spoons in the background

    The front glass shows the after eight shot right after I poured it, the other two sat for a minute.  See how nice and clean the line of Baileys is?  Do NOT fret when the different liqueurs bleed.  They will.  I actually like how the back shots look.

    Let’s look at one of the bleeders in front!  😉

    Another view of the short glass showing the green leeching in the Baileys with the other two glasses in the background

    Isn’t that pretty?

    Now, let’s look at the tall glass in front.Tall glass filled with the after eight shot in front

    The tall glass with the layered alcohol with pretty green showing in the middle

    Very fun!

    I hope you enjoyed this After Eight shot recipe!

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    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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    The tall glass filled with the layered shot - square

    After Eight Shot

    This delicious shot reminds me of the famous After Eight chocolates!  Minty, creamy and chocolatey!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: after eight shot, baileys shot, creme de menthe shot, kahlua shot, layered shot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 shot
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • .50 ounce Kahlúa (or other coffee flavored liqueur)
    • .50 ounce creme de menthe (green or white)
    • .50 ounce Baileys Irish cream (or other Irish cream)

    Instructions

    • Pour Kahlúa ⅓ of the way in shot glass
    • Take cocktail spoon and place it in and against the glass, above the liquid, bowl side up and slowly pour the creme de menthe over the bowl another ⅓ of the way up
    • Place the spoon again in the glass above the liquid and slowly pour the Baileys Irish cream over the bowl another ⅓ of the way up
    • Shoot the shot
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail spoon
    pourer
    shot glass
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    Notes

    Measurements are approximate, as I eyeball them as I pour.
    Tips for making the After Eight shot:
    • Use either a cocktail spoon or regular iced coffee teaspoon. For the thin, tall shot glass, I have to use the iced coffee teaspoon because the cocktail spoon is too wide to fit in the glass
    • Always place the spoon bowl-side up in the glass, against the side
    • Using a pourer controls the pour, which is critical to layering any shot. But if you do use a pourer, just know that you will have to eyeball your quantities because in that case, they’re coming straight out of the bottle, unmeasured
    • As with all layered shots, you need to place the heaviest liquor on the bottom and work your way up to the lightest

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1shot | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 15g
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    Comments

    1. Andrea Metlika

      December 13, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Oh my goodness, this sounds awesome! I’m making these this weekend.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2018 at 12:18 pm

        Yay!! Thanks Andrea. It is scrumptious!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      December 13, 2018 at 11:25 am

      Oh that is a fun one! These could really get me into trouble…you’ve got all the good stuff that I like in this shot.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2018 at 11:48 am

        Thanks Amy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Taylor W.

      December 13, 2018 at 11:56 am

      Anything with kahlua is a favorite of mine!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        Hehe. Mine too! Thank you Taylor!

        Reply
    4. Ilona

      December 13, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      I didn’t now you can create such a clever shot with these alcohols. Sweet!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2018 at 12:15 pm

        Thank you Ilona! 🙂 Although I can’t take credit as they are shots I found online!

        Reply
    5. Annissa

      December 13, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      This is an awesome shot! Love the colors and the perfectly layered look!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        Thank you Annissa! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    6. Chris

      February 15, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      I love those mints too! Fun recipe. And it does taste like the candy.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 17, 2019 at 7:43 pm

        Me too! I used to get a whole box myself at Christmas when I was growing up!

        Reply
    7. Keith Hall

      July 11, 2020 at 4:38 am

      Tried it my wife loved so it’s on my fav list

      Reply
      • Elaine

        July 11, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        I’m so pleased to hear that Keith! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply

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