Prepare for endless cheers and joy with a Baileys shot. This cream liqueur with coffee, chocolate, and soft, smooth bourbon notes makes for an excellent star in shots, and they're bound to be smoother than any other shot you come across. With that popular Irish cream liqueur as the base for these inspired boozy shots, you're guaranteed to find a shooter or two that you'll love.
Mudslide Shot
Simplify and shorten your path to making your mudslide dreams come true. But don't forget about amazing your friends with this tasty bit of magic.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- ½ ounce vodka
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, coffee liqueur, and vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Salted Caramel Shot
Who says dessert-style flavors are only for after-dinner drinks? Squares, that's who. Make your shot a dessert experience with this sweet and salty Baileys shot.
Ingredients
- Caramel syrup for drizzle, optional
- ¾ ounce Baileys salted caramel
- ¾ ounce vanilla vodka
- Ice
Instructions
- Drizzle caramel syrup down the inside of shot glass, if desired.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys salted caramel, and vanilla vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared glass.
B-52 Shooter
Many mistakenly think this cocktail and shot gets its name from the B-52 bomber, but its recipe is nod to the classic band, the B-52s. This is a one-way ticket to singing Rock Lobster all night.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
Instructions
- In a shot glass, add coffee liqueur.
- Create a second layer with the Baileys by pouring slowly down the back of a bar spoon.
- Complete the look by slowly pouring the orange liqueur down the back of a bar spoon.
Vanilla Latte Shooter
Get a little buzz from a shot with some chilled coffee in the mix.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce Baileys
- ¾ ounce vanilla vodka
- ¾ ounce chilled coffee or espresso
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, vanilla vodka, and coffee.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Snickers Shot
This shot calls for a few more ingredients than its sister shots, but it's one that packs as much punch as it does delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce caramel vodka
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ¼ ounce crème de cacao
- ¼ ounce almond liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, caramel vodka, Baileys, crème de cacao, and almond liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Baileys Oatmeal Cookie Shot
Whipping up a batch of oatmeal cookie shots is definitely easier than dragging out the mixer.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- ¾ ounce Baileys
- ¼ ounce cinnamon liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, butterscotch liqueur, Baileys, and cinnamon liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Baileys Girl Scout Cookie
Don't wait for that knock on your door or a social media post announcing cookie sales to get your fix of a Girl Scout cookie.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce peppermint liqueur
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, peppermint liqueur, and coffee liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Baileys Sugar Cookie
Round out your day of baking by adding a sugar cookie shot to the lineup. Take care to pace yourself when devouring these delicious treats, though. If you want to sweeten the shot, add a sugar rim!
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce vanilla liqueur
- ½ ounce almond liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, vanilla liqueur, and almond liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Nutty Irishman
Put your layering skills to the test with this two-ingredient shot. If patience isn't your strong suit, go ahead and shake these ingredients before adding them to a shot glass.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce hazelnut liqueur
- ¾ ounce Baileys
Instructions
- In a shot glass, add hazelnut liqueur.
- Create a second layer with the Baileys by slowly pouring down the back of a bar spoon.
Carrot Cake Shooter
Pivot from cookie goodness to a surprisingly taste shot that's a riff on a classic carrot cake. Maybe Easter brunch has a new guest.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- ½ ounce cinnamon liqueur
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, butterscotch liqueur, cinnamon liqueur, and coffee liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Baileys Irish Coffee Shooter
Don't have the time to sit and sip an Irish coffee? Looking to pregame with that delectable whiskey drink? Enter the shot of your dreams.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce whiskey
- ¾ ounce Baileys
- ¾ ounce chilled coffee
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, Baileys, and chilled coffee.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Butterfinger Shot
Close your eyes and think back to the last time you enjoyed that crunchy, caramel, chocolatey Butterfinger. Now open your eyes, gather the ingredients from your cabinet, and find yourself transported. Consider dipping the rim in chocolate syrup for a sweet touch.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- ½ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, and butterscotch liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Butterball Shot
The classic and one of the most popular of all the formerly scandalously named Baileys shots (it used to be called the buttery nipple), you can take the time to layer or mix the ingredients together to make several quickly. Swap your butterball shot for a slippery butterball shot by using sambuca instead of butterscotch and adding a drop of grenadine to the bottom layer of sambuca.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- ¾ ounce Baileys
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, butterscotch liqueur, and Baileys.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
French Toast Shot
A bit easier to construct and take than the beloved breakfas, this only requires a single shot glass.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- ½ ounce cinnamon liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, butterscotch liqueur, and cinnamon liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Orgasm Shooter
Enjoy this cheekily named shot or embarrass your friends by luring them into ordering it in public. If you're a bit shy, this shot also goes by the more G-rated name, buttered toffee.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Baileys
- ½ ounce almond liqueur
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, almond liqueur, and coffee liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Baileys Chocolate Cherry Shot
Possibly the best dessert shot you've never heard of, it's just two ingredients, and you're on your way. If you want to add a little more depth, use equal parts Baileys, grenadine, and coffee liqueur.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce Baileys original or Baileys chocolate cherry
- ¾ ounce grenadine
- Ice
- Cherry for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, and grenadine,
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with cherry, if desired.
Creamy Baileys Shots to Delight
There's more to Baileys than mudslides, Irish coffee, and brain hemorrhage shots. There's a world of endless creamy, decadent shots you and your friends will love. From complex to simple two-ingredient shots, any of these will add an extra bit of flavor to any occasion.
