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Buttery Nipple

A creamy butterscotch‑Irish cream dessert shot.

Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
Technique
Layer

The Buttery Nipple blends butterscotch schnapps with Irish cream for a sweet, silky shooter.

A Buttery Nipple layered shot.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 0.75 oz butterscotch schnapps
  • • 0.75 oz Irish cream

Did you know?

“A 1980s–90s creamy‑shooter staple.”

Source:Imbibe

Bartender's Note

Serve chilled for clarity and balance.

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How to make the Buttery Nipple

  1. 1Pour butterscotch schnapps into a shot glass as the base
  2. 2Slowly Irish cream over the back of a bar spoon to keep the bands distinct
  3. 3Serve

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