Breakfast Shot
A ritual shot tasting of pancakes, chased with orange juice.
Base spirit
Whiskey
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
The Breakfast Shot (or Irish Breakfast Shot) is a two-part drink that famously tastes like a plate of pancakes with syrup. It combines Jameson Irish Whiskey and butterscotch schnapps, followed immediately by a chaser of orange juice. The alchemy of the butterscotch and whiskey followed by the citrus acidity recreates the flavor of maple syrup and bacon on the palate. It is a popular 'hair of the dog' choice for brunch.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 0.75 oz Irish whiskey
- • 0.75 oz butterscotch schnapps
- • 1.5 oz orange juice (served separately)
Did you know?
“While the exact origin is unknown, it became a brunch staple in the 2010s for its uncanny ability to mimic breakfast flavors.”
Source:Brunch culture; Thrillist
Bartender's Note
Some versions include a side of bacon to complete the sensory illusion.
How to make the Breakfast Shot
- 1Shake whiskey and butterscotch schnapps with ice and strain into a shot glass
- 2Pour orange juice into a separate glass
- 3Drink the shot, then immediately drink the juice
