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A close-up of a Slippery Nipple cocktail in a glass with a spoon drizzling creamy liqueur into the drink

Slippery nipple

The Slippery Nipple is a fun and visually striking layered shot that combines the smoothness of Irish cream with the boldness of sambuca.
Known for its sweet and creamy taste with a hint of licorice, this shot is perfect for parties or a night out.
Serve it chilled in a shot glass, and impress your friends with the perfect layering technique!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 shot
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 shot glass
  • Bar spoon or teaspoon
  • Jigger  for measuring
  • Ingredients
  • Irish cream such as Baileys (22 ml)

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ oz (22 ml) sambuca
  • ¾ oz (22 ml) Irish cream such as Baileys

Instructions
 

  • 1. Prepare the Shot Glass:
    Ensure your shot glass is clean and dry for the best layering effect.
    An empty shot glass placed on a rustic wooden table, illuminated by soft lighting.
  • 2. Pour the Sambuca:
    Measure ¾ oz of sambuca using a jigger and pour it directly into the shot glass. This forms the base layer.
    A shot glass partially filled with a golden liquid, illuminated by warm sunlight on a reflective surface
  • 3. Layer the Irish Cream:
    Hold a bar spoon upside down just above the surface of the sambuca.
    Slowly pour ¾ oz of Irish cream over the back of the spoon, allowing it to gently float on top of the sambuca.
    This creates a distinct layered effect.
    A spoon drizzling creamy Irish liqueur into a shot glass, creating a layered cocktail with warm, glowing lights in the background
  • 4. Serve and Enjoy:
    Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly layered Slippery Nipple shot!
    A close-up of a Slippery Nipple shot in a glass, featuring a creamy layered texture on a dark, textured surface

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Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Shot):
  • Carbohydrates: ~7g
  • Protein: ~1g
  • Fat: ~5g
Cooking Tips:
  • Chill your ingredients: Keeping the sambuca and Irish cream cold helps maintain the layers.
  • Pour slowly: The key to perfect layering is patience—pouring too fast can mix the layers.
  • Use a steady hand: A bar spoon makes layering easier, but if you don’t have one, a regular teaspoon works too.
  • Experiment with flavors: Try substituting sambuca with butterscotch schnapps for a sweeter variation.
Keyword Cocktail Recipes, Easy Drinks, Summer Cocktails