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    Home » Cocktail » Shots & Shooters » Snickers Shot | Storm Clouds in a Glass

    Snickers Shot | Storm Clouds in a Glass

    Last updated on May 17, 2020. Originally posted on November 1, 2018 By Elaine 33 Comments

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    This snickers shot recipe only has three ingredients, each poured in equal amounts. It’s delicious, with a taste reminiscent of the famous candy bar!

    Tall glass filled with the layered shot looking delicious

    The ingredients for this snickers shot can be layered directly into the glass, like the one pictured, or added to a cocktail shaker with ice before being shaken and poured. I prefer the layered version.  It’s prettier.

    Some people are purists but for the most part, I’m not. My purity comes from my thoughts ;), my love of premium liquors and my avoiding store bought sweet and sour mixes.

    I am not a purist when it comes to layered cocktails. See the above photo and how the Baileys has infiltrated the middle layer? Well, it excites me because it evokes a dramatic image: stormy clouds. I actually like that type of shot better than I do the ones where there is a definite line between the layers.

    You will notice that the two shorter glasses have less of that stormy cloud look. I think the combination of the Frangelico liqueur and the narrowness of the glass is what makes the tall shot cloudier.

    My jelly donut shot post is still going viral and I’m thankful for that every day. Another awesome (layered) shot that guests ask me to make is the jelly fish shot.  Both are impressive and delicious!

    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

    • Whenever you are pouring a layered shot, you need to put the heaviest liquor on the bottom, working your way up to the lightest on the top. So for the snickers shot, Kahlúa is the heaviest and goes in first, then layer in Frangelico, then the Baileys.
    • One tool you definitely need for layering is either a regular teaspoon or a cocktail spoon. I prefer the cocktail spoon since it has a wider bowl.
    • I also prefer to use pourers, like the ones you see in bars, because they control the flow of liquor, allowing you to pour slowly, which is required for layered shots
    • When layering, place your spoon bowl side up against the side of the glass, but above the liquid.
    • Measure how many ounces are in your shot glasses – and adjust the amount of ingredients accordingly (equal thirds).
    • Believe it or not, the tall shot glass pictured in this post is the same size as the shorter ones.
    • Frangelico is a hazelnut liqueur so you can substitute any other brand.
    • If you don’t have Baileys, you can substitute it with RumChata which is smooth and delicious. Any cream based liquor will do.

    How to make the Snickers shot

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients:  Kahlúa, Frangelico and Baileys Irish cream.

    Kahlúa, Frangelico and Baileys for the shot

    Step two

    Get your glasses. I used two short shot glasses and one tall one.

    This recipe is for one shot but I wanted to show how it looks in two different glasses.

    Step three

    Pour the Kahlúa ⅓ of the way up the glass. You can pour the Kahlúa freehand.

    Kahlúa poured out in the three glasses

    Step four

    Take your spoon, place it in the glass bowl side up and slowly pour the Frangelico over the spoon, another ⅓ of the way up the glass.

    Frangelico layered into the glasses

    See the layers? Pretty, isn’t it?

    Step five

    Place the spoon back in the glass and slowly pour the Baileys over the bowl of the spoon, another ⅓ of the way up the glass. Remember, don’t let the spoon touch the liquid underneath it.

    Baileys layered in the three glasses

    You can still see the stormy clouds in the short glass, but they’re not as dramatic as they are in the tall glass, when filled with the snickers shot.

    Let’s see a photo without the Baileys bottle in the background.

    Three glasses filled with the shot with snickers in the background

    I hope you enjoyed this snickers shot recipe!

    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 snickers shot - square

    Snickers Shot

    The three ingredients layered into a delicious and decadent fun shot!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: snickers layered shot, snickers shot, snickers shot recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 shot
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • .5 ounce Kahlúa
    • .5 ounce Frangelico (or other hazelnut liqueur)
    • .5 ounce Baileys Irish cream (or other cream based liqueur like Rumchata)

    Instructions

    • Get shot glass and attach a pourer to the Frangelico and Baileys bottles
    • Pour Kahlúa in the bottom of the shot glass
    • Place cocktail spoon bowl side up touching the inside of the glass but above the Kahlúa
    • Slowly pour Frangelico over the bowl of the spoon
    • Place cocktail spoon back in the glass and slowly pour Baileys over the bowl on top of the Frangelico
    • Pick up glass and shoot the contents
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

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    pourer
    shot glass
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    Notes

    The amounts of the ingredients are approximate as I eyeball the liquor as I pour and not measure it out.
    This recipe is for one shot.  Just double, triple or quadruple the ingredients to make more.
    Tips for making the snickers shot:
    • Whenever you are pouring a layered shot, you need to put the heaviest liquor on the bottom and work your way up in weight.  So Kahlúa is the heaviest, then Frangelico, then Baileys
    • One tool you definitely need is either a regular teaspoon or a cocktail spoon. I prefer the cocktail spoon since it has a wider bowl
    • I also like to use pourers like you see in bars or restaurant bars because it controls the flow of liquor and allows you to pour slowly
    • When layering, place your spoon bowl side up in the glass, but above the liquid
    • Measure how many ounces are in your shot glasses – and adjust the amount of ingredients accordingly
    • Believe it or not, the tall shot glass is the same size as the shorter ones

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1shot | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 14g
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    Comments

    1. Lori Vachon

      November 01, 2018 at 11:34 am

      I love the look of layered shots, definitely appealing to my eye! Can’t wait to give this a try, with so many holiday events coming up I’ll definitely be pinning this recipe.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2018 at 11:42 am

        Thanks Lori! It’s a fun layered shot for sure!

        Reply
    2. Tina Dawson | Love is in my tummy

      November 01, 2018 at 11:50 am

      I can’t imagine anyone not liking this drink! Snickers was a general favorite for all of us!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2018 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks Tina! Everyone I serve it to, adores it!

        Reply
    3. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites

      November 01, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      I agree! Layered is prettier! Love all 3 flavors in this shot – now I need to go buy them all to try this! Also heading over to check out the Jelly Donut Shot….might as well get everything for both in one trip!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2018 at 1:53 pm

        Lol! Thanks Lauren!! I hope you enjoy them both!

        Reply
    4. Lisa Bynum

      November 01, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      I always love your posts! You come up with the best cocktail ideas.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2018 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks Lisa!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Matt @ Plating Pixels

      November 01, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Who knew these flavors would combine into that. This drink looks absolutely wonderful!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you Matt! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    6. Danielle

      November 01, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      This looks like a delicious shot and brings me back to my college years! So yummy!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks Danielle!

        Reply
    7. Mimi

      November 02, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Fabulous! And I’ve got these three liqueurs on hand already. When it hits fall, I really stock up so I can make festive cocktails! Thanks for this!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 02, 2018 at 3:19 pm

        Thanks Mimi! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Beth Neels

      November 02, 2018 at 6:46 pm

      That just looks silly good! I really want one now!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 04, 2018 at 10:56 am

        Hehe. I love the term – “silly good”. Thanks Beth!

        Reply
    9. Ramona

      November 12, 2018 at 7:06 am

      A shot of this would do miracles today – it’s Monday, you know? This snickers shot looks absolutely amazing – I do need one now 😉

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 12, 2018 at 10:19 am

        Lol, Ramona! It’s so yummy. I was running low on Bailey’s so I had to trek up to New Hampshire to visit my sister so we could get it cheaper than in MA. Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    10. Julie Running in a Skirt

      November 12, 2018 at 9:30 am

      What a tasty shot! I bet this would be perfect for a holiday party- In fact I think it would bring the party!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 12, 2018 at 10:19 am

        Yes, indeed Julie! This shot is outstanding at a party. So pretty and mysterious looking! Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Lesli S.

      November 12, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Oh, boy! Snickers are my fav candy so I best watch out! I may do way too many shots of this delicious libation!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 14, 2018 at 10:49 am

        Hehe. Thanks Lesli! And I get it, it’s so yummy that I limit my intake to 2! Such restraint, don’t you think?

        Reply
    12. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale

      November 12, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Now this is a shot I can get excited about! The problem is I will want about 20!!! These look so YUMMY with all those flavors!!! What a brilliant party drink.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 14, 2018 at 10:50 am

        Thank you Katie. Everyone loves layered shots! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Catherine Brown

      November 12, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      OMG, these look like SOOO much fun! and I LOVE that name…. Storm Clouds in a Glass! That’s exactly what this looks like too. I’m going to try this as soon as we have another bottle of Kahlua on hand.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 14, 2018 at 10:51 am

        Thanks Catherine! Can’t wait to see what you think!

        Reply
    14. Christopher Benoit

      December 05, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Now THAT’S a stunner of a cocktail, or shooter I guess, technically! Wow! Gorgeous. I can tell how good it tastes just by looking at it. Yum!

      Reply
    15. Kristin

      December 28, 2018 at 8:51 am

      Snickers shots are great. We always put a little pinch of salt on top.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 30, 2018 at 1:49 pm

        Ooo. Yes, that’s a great idea! Thanks Kristin.

        Reply
        • Dawn B

          August 22, 2020 at 12:22 am

          I too serve with a pinch of salt. it totally brings home all the flavors and gives it the illusion of a slightly salted peanut.

          Reply
          • Elaine

            August 22, 2020 at 9:21 am

            Awesome Dawn. I never thought of that addition and can see why it would be pure yummy. Thanks for trying the recipe and commenting.

            Reply
    16. Katya

      March 07, 2020 at 7:20 am

      This looks yummy!
      I work at a pub and we do the shot a bit differently but also totally delicious!
      We use half coffee liquor, half cream liquour, a little bit caramel syrup on top and what takes the shot to a whole another level is some sault on top!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 07, 2020 at 1:15 pm

        Yum! The caramel would definitely take this to another level! Thanks for sharing that with me Katya! I appreciate it.

        Reply

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