Who doesn’t like chocolate-covered cherries? This Chocolate-Covered Cherry shot is just as popular but more fun for grown-ups, especially at holiday gatherings.
This is the ninth post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series. On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 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!
Everyone loves this shot. At least everyone I’ve served it to. Many shots are named for what they taste like, but this one tastes the most (if not exactly) like what it’s named for: a chocolate covered cherry.
Of the shots I had her taste test for me, my niece Elizabeth said this chocolate covered cherry shot was her favorite!
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Helpful tips
- If you are going to layer this shot, either use 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.
How to make chocolate covered cherry shot
This recipe is for one shot. To make multiple shots, you can double or triple the recipe.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – grenadine, Kahlúa and Baileys. Also get a cocktail spoon and the shot glass.
Step two
Pour a half ounce of grenadine into the glass (⅓ of the way up the glass.)
Step three
Place the spoon bowl side up in and against the side of the glass and slowly pour a half ounce of Kahlúa over the bowl and into the glass (another ⅓ of the way up the glass.)
Step four
Place the spoon back in the glass and layer in half ounce of Baileys (another ⅓ of the way up the glass.)
Let’s look at the vertical view without the bottle in it.
Isn’t it a pretty shot?
All that is left to do is pick up the shot and shoot it!
It is so delicious. I hope you enjoyed this chocolate covered cherry shot recipe.
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot
Ingredients
- .50 ounce grenadine
- .50 ounce Kahlúa
- .50 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Pour the grenadine in the glass
- Place the spoon bowl side up in and against the side of the glass and slowly pour Kahlúa over the bowl of the spoon
- Put the spoon back in the glass and slowly pour Baileys over the bowl of the spoon
- Shoot the shot
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
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- If you are going to layer this shot, either use 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
Cookilicious
Oh my! if this is not a Christmas drink then I wonder what is! Love it.
Elaine
Thanks Cookilicious!
Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme
This looks so fun, I love it! I would totally put a cherry in it, but that’s just me 😉
Elaine
Hehe. I would have too, but the glass is only 1.5 ounces – or a little more than that and the cherry would take up liqueur real estate. 😉
Natalie
Looks so delicious and perfect for Christmas parties!
Elaine
Thanks Natalie! It is one of the best tasting shots!
Veena Azmanov
Such a lovely choice of flavors used. Cant wait to grab this drink. Best for the season.
Elaine
Thanks Veena! I totally agree!
Annissa
Such a festive cocktail drink! The colors just shouts Christmas!
Elaine
Thanks Annissa! I appreciate it!
Gloria
As a fan of chocolate covered cherries, I know this would be fun to make and fun to drink. What a great little treat to have lined up for the holiday guests. Now…to find a bunch of little glasses before my next party.
Elaine
Hehe! Thanks, Gloria. It’s an impressive and delicious shot!
Nicoletta
So fun to make and to drink, love also how it looks! I’m enjoying your 12 days of Christmas shots!!
Elaine
Thanks so much Nicoletta. I’m having fun with them!
Aleta
YUM!! Not only does this shot look absolutely stunning, I can imagine it would taste sooo delicious! I love the way the three layers sit in the glass, just gorgeous! Definitely adding this to my Christmas list 🙂
Elaine
Thanks Aleta! I appreciate it!
Dana
Love how this came together, it’s so festive and really is a beautiful drink!
Elaine
Thank you Dana! People love this shot as it is so tasty!
Denise
Love this idea! So much fun to have the 12 shots of Christmas….defintiely checking out all of them!
Elaine
Thanks Denise! 🙂
Tatiana
Haha i love chocolate covered cherries, and also i love to celebrate holidays with a good amount of tasty drinks. Cherry flavored shot? Oh yes!
Elaine
Hehe. Thanks Tatiana!
lauren
This is so fun! It reminds me of a B52 but with a cherry spin. Definitely a good one for the holidays.
Elaine
Thanks Lauren! Yes, it reminds me of the B52 too!
Mackenzie
I am so on board with the twelve shots of Christmas. What a fun idea. I usually buy my brother in law chocolate covered cherries for Christmas, but now I’m going to have to make him a big batch of this!
Elaine
Hehe, Mackenzie! I bet he’ll love them!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
This looks so fun and festive. I don’t drink but know a few people who would love this recipe!
Elaine
Thank you Sam! It is so tasty!
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
I’ve been searching for the perfect party shot to serve for our end of year party with family and friends. I think I’m going to skip jello shots and make this chocolate covered cherry recipe because it’s just so fitting during the holiday season, yum!
Elaine
Thanks so much Jessica. It’s a truly delicious and pretty shot and is loved by everyone that drinks it!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
12 shots of Christmas? What a fun twist! I’m definitely going to have to go back and check out the other delicious options you’ve got going, but chocolate and cherry sounds pretty hard to beat!
Elaine
Thanks Claire! It is one of the most beloved shots!
Leslie
I have been totally loving these 12 shots of Christmas, and I think this one is my favorite!
Elaine
Thanks Leslie. It’s my family’s favorite. That and the butterball shot, which is my fav!
Amy
Aww these are fantastic! I love the holiday flair! I will definitely be putting these on my drink list while hosting family this year!
nicole (thespicetrain.com)
Gorgeous, such beautiful and absolutely perfect layers!
Elaine
Thanks Nicole! I appreciate it?
Chris
WHAT a great tasting shot this is! Truly: it’s just like a chocolate covered cherry. Well, maybe just a little bit tastier!
Elaine
Hehe. Thanks Chris!
E Evans
Made this tonight! Delicious!
Elaine
Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it!