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    Home » Cocktail » Chocolate-Covered Cherry Shot | 12 Shots of Christmas

    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Shot | 12 Shots of Christmas

    Last updated on March 7, 2020. Originally posted on December 17, 2018 By Elaine 41 Comments

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    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.

    A clear view of the top of the glass of baileys, kahlua and grenadine, the tall glass in front of the shorter glass

    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!

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    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.

    Kahlúa, Baileys and grenadine on a black table

    Step two

    Pour a half ounce of grenadine into the glass (⅓ of the way up the glass.)

    Grenadine poured into 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 and slowly pour a half ounce of Kahlúa over the bowl and into the glass (another ⅓ of the way up the glass.)

    Kahlúa layered into the glasses with the bottle in the background

    Step four

    Place the spoon back in the glass and layer in half ounce of Baileys (another ⅓ of the way up the glass.)

    Baileys layered into the glasses with the bottle in the background

    Let’s look at the vertical view without the bottle in it.

    Vertical view of the layered shot with the tall glass in front of the shorter glass

    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.

    Other popular, fruity cocktails

    • Ruby Red Grapefruit Cocktail
    • Apple Cider Margarita
    • Cranberry Cosmo
    • Watermelon Cosmo

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

    If you’ve tried this 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!

    Tall glass of filled with the layered shot and shorter glass in the background

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot

    This is one of the tastiest shots I’ve ever had.  It tastes so much like a chocolate covered cherry, that you’ll forget you don’t have to chew!
    5 from 17 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate covered cherry shot, chocolate shot, layered shot, shot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 shot
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    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

    cocktail spoon
    pourer
    shot glass
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    Notes

    For more than one shot, multiply this recipe.
    Tips for making the Chocolate-Covered Cherry shot:
    • 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

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1shot | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 16g
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    Comments

    1. Cookilicious

      December 17, 2018 at 11:06 am

      Oh my! if this is not a Christmas drink then I wonder what is! Love it.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 17, 2018 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Cookilicious!

        Reply
    2. Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme

      December 17, 2018 at 11:48 am

      This looks so fun, I love it! I would totally put a cherry in it, but that’s just me 😉

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 17, 2018 at 4:01 pm

        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. 😉

        Reply
    3. Natalie

      December 17, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Looks so delicious and perfect for Christmas parties!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 17, 2018 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks Natalie! It is one of the best tasting shots!

        Reply
    4. Veena Azmanov

      December 17, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      Such a lovely choice of flavors used. Cant wait to grab this drink. Best for the season.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 17, 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks Veena! I totally agree!

        Reply
    5. Annissa

      December 17, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      Such a festive cocktail drink! The colors just shouts Christmas!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 17, 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks Annissa! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    6. Gloria

      December 17, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 18, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        Hehe! Thanks, Gloria. It’s an impressive and delicious shot!

        Reply
    7. Nicoletta

      December 18, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      So fun to make and to drink, love also how it looks! I’m enjoying your 12 days of Christmas shots!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 18, 2018 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks so much Nicoletta. I’m having fun with them!

        Reply
    8. Aleta

      December 19, 2018 at 10:36 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 19, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        Thanks Aleta! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    9. Dana

      December 20, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Love how this came together, it’s so festive and really is a beautiful drink!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 21, 2018 at 10:16 am

        Thank you Dana! People love this shot as it is so tasty!

        Reply
    10. Denise

      December 21, 2018 at 7:39 am

      Love this idea! So much fun to have the 12 shots of Christmas….defintiely checking out all of them!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 21, 2018 at 10:16 am

        Thanks Denise! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Tatiana

      December 22, 2018 at 10:48 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 23, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        Hehe. Thanks Tatiana!

        Reply
    12. lauren

      December 23, 2018 at 9:26 am

      This is so fun! It reminds me of a B52 but with a cherry spin. Definitely a good one for the holidays.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 23, 2018 at 12:45 pm

        Thanks Lauren! Yes, it reminds me of the B52 too!

        Reply
    13. Mackenzie

      December 23, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 24, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Hehe, Mackenzie! I bet he’ll love them!

        Reply
    14. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      December 23, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      This looks so fun and festive. I don’t drink but know a few people who would love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 24, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Thank you Sam! It is so tasty!

        Reply
    15. Jessica (Swanky Recipes)

      December 23, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 24, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Thanks so much Jessica. It’s a truly delicious and pretty shot and is loved by everyone that drinks it!

        Reply
    16. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      December 24, 2018 at 2:26 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 24, 2018 at 9:57 am

        Thanks Claire! It is one of the most beloved shots!

        Reply
    17. Leslie

      December 24, 2018 at 7:47 am

      I have been totally loving these 12 shots of Christmas, and I think this one is my favorite!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 24, 2018 at 10:00 am

        Thanks Leslie. It’s my family’s favorite. That and the butterball shot, which is my fav!

        Reply
    18. Amy

      December 24, 2018 at 8:11 am

      Aww these are fantastic! I love the holiday flair! I will definitely be putting these on my drink list while hosting family this year!

      Reply
    19. nicole (thespicetrain.com)

      December 29, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      Gorgeous, such beautiful and absolutely perfect layers!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 30, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks Nicole! I appreciate it?

        Reply
    20. Chris

      January 19, 2019 at 9:04 am

      WHAT a great tasting shot this is! Truly: it’s just like a chocolate covered cherry. Well, maybe just a little bit tastier!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 21, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Hehe. Thanks Chris!

        Reply
    21. E Evans

      December 28, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      Made this tonight! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 01, 2020 at 9:29 am

        Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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