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    Home » Cocktail » Irish Flag Shot | Pretty and Delicious

    Irish Flag Shot | Pretty and Delicious

    Last updated on February 27, 2020. Originally posted on March 14, 2019 By Elaine 34 Comments

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    If you like creme de menthe, you are going to love this Irish flag shot. It’s a fun and delicious layered shot that is wildly popular around Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17). But don’t let that deter you from drinking it any other day of the year.

    Vertical view of the tilted glass in front of the other two. They are filled with the three layered shot

    I’ve already stated that I don’t particularly like creme de menthe. It’s not that I don’t like the taste of mint. I do. To prove it, my favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.

    But when it comes to this Irish flag shot, the combination of the ingredients lessens what I think is creme de menthe’s cloying quality.

    People who love mint and creme de menthe, LOVE this layered shot. They also go crazy over the grasshopper cocktail and the After Eight shot.

    As you probably guessed already, this shot was named after the color combinations of the Irish flag and that’s why it’s important to use green creme de menthe and not the white version.

    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 any 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. The slower you pour the alcohol, the better. 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 Irish flag shot

    Pre-step

    Get a cocktail spoon, pourer and shot glasses.

    This recipe is for one layered shot. If you are making more shots, just multiply the ingredients by how many shots you are making.

    Step one

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

    Creme de Menthe, Baileys Irish cream and Grand Marnier on a table

    Step two

    Pour green creme de menthe ⅓ of the way up the glass.

    Green creme de menthe 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 Baileys Irish cream over the bowl and into the glass (another ⅓ of the way up the glass.)

    Baileys Irish cream layered into the three glasses with the spoon and bottle in the background

    Step four

    Place the spoon in the glass again and pour the Grand Marnier slowly over the bowl of the spoon.

    The flag shot in three glasses with the tilted glass in the front

    Now, I’ve said this before, but when I layer Grand Marnier as I do with layered shots like this B52 shot, I can’t get the Grand Marnier to separate fully without some cloudiness.  But you know what?  That’s okay.  You can still see the layers.

    Let’s get a little closer!

    An upper view of the three layered shot in the tilted glass in front of the two other glasses

    It’s pretty isn’t it?

    I hope you enjoyed this Irish flag shot recipe.

    Other layered shot recipes

    • Snickers
    • Nutcracker
    • Butterball

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

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    Vertical view of the tilted glass in front of the other two. They are filled with the three layered shot - square

    Irish Flag Shot Cocktail

    This pretty shot is not only colorful but it is delicious! It represents the Irish flag and I believe even leprechauns will like it!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Keyword: Baileys Irish cream shot, Irish flag shot, layered shot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 Shot
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • .50 ounce green Creme de Menthe
    • .50 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
    • .50 ounce Grand Marnier

    Instructions

    • Fill your shot glass ⅓ with Creme de Menthe
    • Use your spoon and turn the bowl up, slowly pour Baileys Irish cream over the bowl so it layers. Fill it so it is ⅔ full
    • Use your spoon again and slowly pour Grand Marnier until it reaches close to the top of the shot glass
    • Take the shot glass and down the contents
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail spoon
    pourer
    shot glass
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    Video

    Notes

    Tips for making this layered shot:
    • If you are going to layer any 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. The slower you pour the alcohol, the better.  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: 3ounces | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 26g
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    Originally published March of 2017.

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    Comments

    1. Luci's Morsels

      April 11, 2017 at 12:16 pm

      This looks so fun! I love the green color from the creme de mente! Yummy! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2017 at 12:28 pm

        Thanks Luci!

        Reply
    2. Raksha

      April 11, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Love the colours in the shot glass. Looks nice.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you Raksha!

        Reply
    3. Jessica (Swanky Recipes)

      April 11, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Wow, this is a beautiful shot! I love making special treats like this for the holidays! Even better is when I get a bunch of the girls together and we make them! Can’t wait to try this out!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2017 at 5:27 pm

        I hope you enjoy it Jessica!

        Reply
    4. Megan Marlowe

      April 11, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      I’d certainly drink this on any holiday. My little Irish heart is swooning over it! ? I too, love mint chocolate ice cream but am not the biggest fan of creme de menthe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2017 at 5:26 pm

        I thought I was alone in that Megan! Yay.

        Reply
    5. Helene D'Souza

      April 11, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      Oh yes that’s my kind of shot! I would enjoy your Irish flag shot after a long and busy day. Such a fun little shot in emerald, who can resist right?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Just what I was thinking Helene!

        Reply
    6. Christopher

      August 26, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      Love the colors! I bet it is delicious!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 26, 2017 at 1:40 pm

        It is Christopher. Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Haley Williams

      March 14, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      I’m the same! Love mint chocolate and this shot looks fab!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 14, 2018 at 2:35 pm

        Thanks a lot Haley! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    8. Savita

      March 14, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      Indeed so good looking shot! I can have a few! 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 14, 2018 at 2:34 pm

        Thank you Savita!! 🙂 Cheers!

        Reply
    9. Kaitie

      March 14, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      Cheers! What a great treat for the adults on ST Patty’s Day!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 14, 2018 at 2:34 pm

        Hehe. So true, Kaitie! Keep the kiddies away because they will want them because they are cool looking!!

        Reply
    10. Chrissy

      March 14, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      This is so fun! Now I wish I was having a St Patrick’s Day party because I know these would be the hit of the event!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 14, 2018 at 2:35 pm

        Hehe Chrissy! Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Jessica Robinson

      March 14, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      We love some minty chocolatey goodness too!! Holy cow girl, this shot looks like my cup of tea!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2018 at 6:57 pm

        Yay!! A kindred spirit! Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    12. Deanne

      March 14, 2019 at 9:42 pm

      I’m not Irish but I’m going to pretend to be!! This looks awesome and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, too!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2019 at 7:19 am

        One of the things I love about St. Patrick’s day, is everyone can be Irish that day! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Rosa

      March 14, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      These look SO fun. Will definitely be giving this a shot!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2019 at 7:18 am

        Thank you Rosa! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Monica

      March 14, 2019 at 11:27 pm

      Elaine, you have absolutely mastered the layered shots, and have so many great tips for how to get a pretty and professional-looking result! Personally I’m a big mint fan so I’m all over these this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2019 at 7:18 am

        Woohoo, Monica! And thank you. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    15. Adriana

      March 15, 2019 at 12:29 am

      How cool is this cocktail love the idea of making a flag and St Patrick’s day is a great opportunity to show off the green colors. Cheers amiga!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2019 at 7:20 am

        Cheers Adriana! And gracias! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Laura | Wandercooks

      March 15, 2019 at 1:17 am

      Oh yum, looks so delicious! I actually love creme de menthe haha, I am a serial mint fan haha. This one reminds me a bit of a jellyfish shot, where you can put in a few drops of raspberry syrup or cordial to pull some of the thicker layers down into the clear bottom layer. So fun!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2019 at 7:21 am

        Hehe! My family likes it, I think I’m the only one who doesn’t but I do like the combination of these ingredients together! Thanks Laura!

        Reply
    17. Patty

      March 15, 2019 at 5:20 am

      This shot is so pretty with its beautiful layers, not sure of my layering skills but I’ll try my best!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2019 at 7:24 am

        Just remember to pour slowly Patty! I’ll have to do a video to show how it’s done. Thank you!

        Reply

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