![]() They’re a tad sweet and heavy for me to truly appreciate in the warmer times of the year. I’ve always referred to it as cold weather shot perfection! LoL I think Butterball and Buttery Nipple are good ones that will stick with me. I have lost count of how many different names I’ve heard this drink called thru the years. I was served my very first one, many years ago, just after an amazing Thanksgiving dinner. I love, love LOVE these tasty little shots!! If you make this recipe, be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram! Bar spoon – this is important for floating your cocktail, if you will be mixing it you won’t need it.Shot glass – I love these classic, heavy bottomed glasses.Jigger – If all you have is a jigger, you can measure with that instead.Mini measuring cup – I like using these little guys for measuring cocktail ingredients.Change the proportions of schnapps and cream to your liking.Reduce the schnapps to ½ ounce and add ½ ounce amaretto before floating the Irish cream.Reduce the schnapps to 1 ounce and add ½ ounce of vodka, Fireball, or Goldschlagerbefore floating the Irish cream.Add a drop of grenadine at the end to create a “nipple” look.It has an anise flavor that will give you a shot that tastes a little more like a cocktail than candy while still being incredibly smooth. Make it a slippery nipple by substituting the butterscotch schnapps for sambuca.However, if you really want a drink you could try using Torani Butterscotch Syrup with homemade Irish cream (leaving out the whiskey). If this sounds good but you don’t drink alcohol, I would really just recommend getting yourself a bag of Werther’s. It is very rich, so I would recommend starting with 3 ounces of schnapps and 1 ½ ounces of Irish cream. ![]() You can make a buttery nipple cocktail that isn’t a shot by shaking up the same proportions of the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, then straining into a rocks or martini glass. Pour the liquid slowly over the back of the spoon, raising the spoon gently with the liquid in the glass as it rises. Hold the spoon so that it touches the inside of the glass just above or touching the first layer, tilting it slightly down. This helps make sure the spoon can fit inside the shot glass. If you’re mixing your drink you can use whatever shot glass you’d like. Since this is a layered cocktail, it looks great in a tall, clear shot glass (affiliate link). Top tips and questions What kind of shot glass to use Pour ½ ounce Irish cream over the back of a bar spoon to float it on top of the schnapps (be sure to watch the video and see tips below for more on how to do this).Add 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps to a chilled shot glass. ![]() Irish cream does stay good for about 6 months once opened if kept in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator, so if you have a big bottle you’ll be enjoying these for months! Buttery nipple ingredients I don’t drink a lot of Irish cream, so I was excited to find these little mini fridge bottles at the liquor store! They hold just enough for a couple shots and you don’t have a ton of leftovers sitting around. These shots go down dangerously smooth, so be sure to drink responsibly! It’s so versatile!īutterscotch has always been my favorite candy flavor (I know, I’m an old lady at heart), and the cream on top makes the whole thing taste like butterscotch pudding. ![]() It would make a great after dinner drink, or enjoy it on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. This is a simple, two layered cocktail that is pretty sweet. But after trying this buttery nipple recipe (also known as a butterball) I knew I had to share it with you guys! I’d rather sip a cocktail for a while to enjoy it. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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