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    Oct 13, 2022 · Modified: Jan 18, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    French Kiss Shot Recipe: A Kiss of Flavor

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    These pretty in Pink French kiss shots are super cute and tasty too. This is a layered shot full of red pink and white colors. It has sweet pretty layers making it perfect for Valentine’s Day or other occasions.

    closeup of french kiss shot on wooden butcher block

    What is a French Kiss Shot?

    A French kiss shot is a combination of rumchata, tequila rose, grenadine with a sugar rim and a dollop of whipped cream on top. It tastes like a strawberry cream candy. The RumChata does add a little bit of cinnamon kick on the back.

    This is one of several sexy drink names similar like a sicilian kiss shot or a panty dropper shot.

    RumChata is it cream base liqueur made from rum, cinnamon vanilla and sugar. It has a sweet, creamy and slightly spicy flavor. It looks very similar to a heavy cream in color.

    Tequila Rose is a light pink liqueur. It is a mixture of tequila and strawberry cream. It has a sweet creamy strawberry flavor with a bite of tequila on the back end. Once open it must be kept chilled.

    Grenadine is a bright red syrupy sweet liquid. It is made from pomegranates but the taste is reminiscent of sweet cherries.

    A few similar shots you might want to try are the fruity pebbles shot and the cinnamon toast crunch shot or the key lime pie shot

    When should you make this shot?

    The sweet fruity flavor of the shot makes it the perfect dessert drink for many occasions. The pretty and colorful layers can make it a centerpiece for most any get together. Here are a few occasions you might want to whip this one up for:

    • Valentine’s Day
    • Anniversaries
    • Date nights
    • New Year’s Eve
    • After dinner drinks
    • Weddings

    What is a layered shot?

    A layered shot is a shot where you sit one ingredient or liquid on top of another in your glass. The reason you’re able to do this is due to the densities of the different liquids.

    You’ll always start with the heaviest or most dense liquid at the bottom and work your way up with the top being the lightest or least dense liquid.

    In order to get clear cut definition between each ingredient it is important to add the liquids to your shot glass very slowly so they don’t mix together. One common way to do this is by slowly pouring them over the back of a bar spoon which breaks the velocity in which the liquid enters the shot glass.

    How to make this drink:

    This shot does take a little bit of time to make due to the layering and garnishes. It’s not difficult to do, however, you’re going to want to give yourself five or so minutes to get it ready.

    french kiss shot with bottles behind it

    Equipment:

    • Bar spoon
    • jigger
    • Shot glasses

    Ingredients:

    • ⅔ oz Grenadine
    • ⅔ oz Rumchata
    • ⅔ oz Tequila Rose
    • Whipped Cream
    • Pink Sugar
    • Ice
    french kiss shot with ingredients around it

    Instructions:

    Step one

    Grab your tequila rose, RumChata, grenadine, bar spoon, jigger, shot glass, whipped cream, saucer and pink sugar.

    Pro tip: you can often times find pink sugar or they made at the store. However, if you don’t have any there you can make your own Pink sugar with sugar and a couple drops of pink food coloring.

    The pink color certainly doesn’t affect the flavor so if you can’t find Pink sugar and don’t want to make any you can just use regular white sugar.

    Step two

    Let’s start by rimming our glass. To do this, you want to wet the rim of your glass with an ice cube.

    Sprinkle your sugar onto a saucer and a thin layer. If you want to use Pink sugar but couldn’t find any pre-made in the store use a drop or to a food coloring and mix that in with the sugar as well.

    Place your glass rim down into the sugar and rock it back and forth slowly until the rim is coated with sugar.

    Step three

    Use your jigger and measure out ⅔ of ounce of grenadine. Pour your grenadine into the bottom of your shot glass.

    Step four

    Use your jigger and measure out ⅔ of an ounce of RumChata. Take your bar spoon and place it upside down just above the grenadine in your shot glass.

    Very slowly pour your RumChata over the bar spoon into the shot glass. It should sit on top of the grenadine.

    Step Five

    Use your jigger to measure ⅔ of an ounce of tequila rose. Take your bar spoon and place it upside down just above the RumChata and your shot glass.

    Very slowly poor the Tequila Rose over the bar spoon into the shot glass. It should sit on top of the rumchata.

    Step six

    Finally, take your whipped cream and add a very large dollop to the top of the tequila rose. You’ll want to make sure that you don’t spray it on too hard or fast or it will mess up your layering.

    Now your shot is ready to take. You can kick it back and enjoy!

    Recipe

    french kiss shot on wooden table

    French Kiss Shot

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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • jigger
    • bar spoon
    • shot glass
    • Saucer
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    Ingredients
      

    • ⅔ oz Grenadine
    • ⅔ oz Rumchata
    • ⅔ oz Tequila Rose
    • 1 dollop Whipped Cream
    • Sugar Pink or red colored if available

    Instructions
     

    • Gather your grenadine, tequila rose, rumchata, sugar, bar spoon, jigger and shot glass.
    • Sprinkle some sugar in a thin layer on your saucer
    • Wet the rim of your shot glass by rubbing an ice cube on it.
    • Put the shot glass rim down into the sugar and rock it back and forth until it is coated.
    • Start by measuring out ⅔ of an oz of grenadine and dumping that into the bottom of your shot glass.
    • Next, measure out ⅔ of an oz of rumchata.
    • Use your bar spoon, by putting it upside down in your shot glass and then slowly pouring the rumchata over the back of it.
    • Now, measure out ⅔ of an oz of tequila rose.
    • Use your bar spoon again, place it upside down above the rumchata and then slowly pour the tequila rose over it.
    • Carefully add a large dollop of whipped cream to the top of the shot.
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