Butterball Shot | 12 Shots of Christmas
The butterball is a classic shooter. And since it’s one of the best tasting shots out there, I had to include it with this series. The combination of the two ingredients make for a deliciously buttery taste treat.
This is the eleventh post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: one Butterball shot, one Mangled Frog shot, one Chocolate-Covered Cherry shot, one Nutcracker shot, one Tootsie Roll shot, one Eggnog shot, one After Eight shot, one Snowball shot, one Black Forest Cake shot, one Chocolate Raspberry Kiss shot and a shot named Peppermint Patty!
As I said above, the butterball shot is one of the tastiest shots I’ve ever had. I’ve been making this two-ingredient shot for years. I served it to my nieces and nephews one Christmas when they had all reached the drinking age. Consensus? It’s my family’s top shot.
Wait until you try it. You are going to love it!
By the way, this shot is also called a buttery nipple shot. I prefer this name.
Helpful tips
- If you are going to layer this shot, either use a cocktail spoon or regular iced tea spoon – for the thin, tall shot glass, I have to use the iced tea spoon 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
How to make the butterball shot
This recipe is for one shot. To make multiple shots, you can double or triple the recipe.
Get a shot glass and a cocktail spoon.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – butterscotch schnapps and Baileys.
Step two
Pour 3/4 ounce butterscotch schnapps in the shot glass.
Step three
Place the spoon bowl side up in and against the side of the glass. Slowly pour 3/4 ounce of Baileys over the bowl and into the glass.
Let’s look at the butterball shot without the bottle in the background.
Below with the tilted glass in front. It’s a kind of a freaky glass, isn’t it?
All that is left is to shoot the shot!
I hope you enjoyed this butterball shot recipe! It’s soooooo good!
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!
If you’ve tried this Butterball Shot or any other recipe on the blog, I’d love the hear what you thought about it in the comments below. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!
Butterball Shot
Ingredients
- .75 ounce Butterscotch schnapps
- .75 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Pour butterscotch schnapps in the glass
- Place cocktail spoon with the bowl side up in and against the inside of the glass. Slowly pour the Baileys over the bowl and in the glass
- Shoot the shot
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
See all my favorite tools and gift ideas at my Amazon Store page!Check out Elaine’s Amazon Store!Notes
- If you are going to layer this shot, either use a cocktail spoon or regular iced tea spoon – for the thin, tall shot glass, I have to use the iced tea spoon 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
From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to food journalist, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.
Elaine this series is such fun and so creative! I’m going to try one of these out on xmas eve with friends!
Thank you Sue! I’d love to know which you try and what you thought! 🙂
This is my kind of shot! About to head into New Year’s with a bunch of tequila drinkers. I’m making these for me!
Thanks Raquel! I almost did a tequila layered shot but I love tequila shots by themselves! 🙂
Layered shots are so fun! I can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks Jessica! 🙂
I LOVE the layers of this! I also love Baileys, so I would 100% love this!!
It’s one of the best shots, in my opinion. So tasty and it goes down easy! Thank you Georgie!
Who doesn’t love Baileys? This is perfect for Christmas eve and so easy to prepare!
Thanks so much Gabi!
I remember butterballs from college!! Woo hoo! You don’t even have to like alcohol to enjoy one of these. Haha!
Haha! It’s sinfully delicious!
You know these also have a naughtier name right? ????
Hi KJ, indeed I do. I prefer this one though :).
I love butter ball but mine don’t look like the picture its funny some people don’t know what it is, even some bar tenders, 🙂
Jan, did they switch places or mix together? This shot is usually mixed together, I just layered it because I like to see if I can. 🙂 I think the reason the bartenders don’t know what it is – is because it has two names. The butterball shot or the slippery nipple, which I don’t like at all, so I have always called it by butterball.
Question, can you chill the liqour? We don’t like warm shots lol
You most certainly can. Put them in the fridge though, not the freezer. 🙂 I hope you enjoy it Kerri!