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    Oct 13, 2022 · Modified: Jun 6, 2023 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    The Absolute Best Buttery Nipple Shot

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    This is dirty named drink is a sweet layered shot. If you’re looking for a fun party drink then try out the buttery nipple shot it sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

    closeup of buttery nipple shot with bottles in background

    What is a Buttery Nipple Shot?

    A buttery nipple shot is a layered shot that is one part butterscotch Schnapps and one part Irish cream. It tastes like a creamy Wethers original with a extra zing of butterscotch. t’s essentially the same shot as a copper camel however instead of shaking everything together you layer the ingredients.

    Butterscotch schnapps is a clear liqueur. It has a very sweet butterscotch flavor to it. It is a lower alcohol a core at about 15.5% alcohol by volume.

    Irish cream is a liqueur that has a whiskey base. It is very creamy and sweet with hints of chocolate and vanilla flavors as well. It has a creamy color that looks sort of like coffee with extra cream.

    Variations

    There’s a few variations of this butterscotch schnapps drink. Some involve the way you add the ingredients and others are slight spins on the drink adding or substituting other ingredients.

    • Slippery nipple shot
    • Copper camel
    • Cowboy cocksucker
    • Golden Butterball

    When to serve it up

    This one is a super easy shot and so tasty it’s great for most anytime. But, if you want a few ideas for specific occasions here are some:

    • Birthday parties
    • Fall holidays
    • Winter holidays
    • After dinner drinks
    • Dessert

    How to layer a shot

    A layered shot is a shot where the ingredients set one on top of the other with distinct lines between them. Layering is made possible because different ingredients or liquids have different densities.

    The heavier the liquid is the more dense it is. The heaviest liquids will sit on the bottom of the shot and the lightest will sit on the top.

    You do have to be careful as you layer the liquids so that they don’t mix together. To do this you want to make sure you pour very very slowly and use a bar spoon to break the fall of the liquid.

    How to make this drink:

    With just two ingredients of equal parts you should be able to whip this one up really quickly. The layering does take a couple extra seconds so give yourself around 3 minutes for this shot.

    top down view of a buttery nipple shot

    Equipment:

    • bar spoon
    • jigger
    • Shot glasses

    Ingredients:

    • 1 oz Irish Cream
    • 1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
    buttery nipple shot with ingredients next to it

    Instructions:

    Step one

    Grab your butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream, bar spoon, shot glass and jigger.

    Step two

    Take your jigger and measure 1 oz of butterscotch schnapps. Pour that into the bottom of your shot glass.

    Step three

    Take your jigger and measure 1 oz of Irish cream. Grab your bar spoon and turn it upside down in your shot glass so that it sits just above the butterscotch schnapps.

    Step Four

    Very, very slowly for the Irish cream over the back of the bar spoon. It should sit right on top of the butterscotch schnapps.

    Your shot is ready. Knock it back and enjoy!

    Recipe

    buttery nipple shot with bottles behind it

    Buttery Nipple Shot

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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
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    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • jigger
    • bar spoon
    • shot glass
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
    • 1 oz Irish Cream

    Instructions
     

    • Get your irish cream, butterscotch schnapps, jigger, shot glass and bar spoon gathered up
    • Use your jigger to measure 1 oz of butterscotch schnapps. Dump that into your shot glass.
    • Use your jigger to measure 1 oz of irish cream.
    • Layer in the irish cream by putting your bar spoon just above the butterscotch schnapps upside down. Then, slowly pour your irish cream over the back of the bar spoon
    • Your shot is ready to enjoy!
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