The Buttery Nipple also referred to as a Butter Shot is a layered shot. The drink is comprised of butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream liqueur and vodka.
It is an easy shot to take, as it tastes like creamy butterscotch candy! The sweetness of the shot makes it a great after dinner drink.
What is a buttery nipple shot? (aka Butter Shot)
The Buttery Nipple shot is one of a group of shots featuring Irish Cream, the most well known of which would be the slippery nipple (Bailey's, Sambuca and dash of grenadine).
The shot is a child of the 1980's schnapps cocktail era, when "frisky" cocktail names, such as Sex on the Beach were created. This sweet creamy shot with butterscotch liqueur has remained popular throughout the decades since.
Glassware for Shots
This layered shot is well suited for the tall shot glasses called shooters.
As you can see in the images, the layers of Butterscotch Schnapps, Bailey's and Vodka can be easily seen in this type of shot glass, adding to the presentation. I like these glasses for most shots, as there is more room. A standard 2 ounce shot has some breathing room at the top, resulting in less spills.
Recipe Variations
The Buttery Nipple Shot is often confused with the Butter Ball Shot, which has more schnapps and no vodka.
Other variations include Kahlua coffee liquor, whiskey or Fireball.
Not in the mood for a shot?
Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, then shake and strain into a martini glass. You can also simply serve this on the rocks for a delicious cocktail fit for dessert.
How to Make a Buttery Nipple Shot
Now let's make this butterscotch schnapps shot! Printable recipe card for your bar,can be grabbed below.
Buttery Nipple Ingredients
Here's what is in a buttery nipple:
- 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
- ½ oz Irish Cream
- ½ oz vodka
Preparation
Start by pouring the schnapps into a chilled shot glass.
Next slowly pour the Irish Cream liqueur over the back of a bar spoon into the glass to float it.
Then do the same with the vodka. The division between the Irish Cream and Vodka won't be as defined as the first float.
Allow to rest a few seconds for the layers to settle, then serve. The weights of the liquors differ, helping the separation if not too mixed.
At bachelor and bachelorette parties this will often be served with whipped cream on top like a bl*w j*b shot.
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Buttery Nipple
Ingredients
- 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
- ½ oz Irish Cream
- ½ oz vodka
Instructions
- Start by pouring the schnapps into the shot glass.
- Next pour the Irish Cream liqueur over a spoon into the glass to float it. Then do the same with the vodka.
- Allow to rest a few seconds for the layers to settle, then serve.
Clary says
We had these shots over the weekend. After the first ones we drank our Buttery Nipples over ice. So good and funny.