If you love Irish cream as much as we do, prepare for endless cheers and boundless delicious joy with some creative Baileys shots. The classic cream liqueur with coffee, chocolate, and soft, smooth bourbon notes makes for an excellent star in shots, and they're guaranteed to be smoother than any other shot you come across.
With the uber-popular Irish cream liqueur as the base for these inspired boozy shots, we promise you'll find a shooter or two that you'll love. These shot recipes are perfect for when you want something a little fun and different, but you probably have most of what you need to make them in your kitchen or home bar.
Mudslide Shot
A mudslide is a wonderful sweet treat, and there actually are a ton of ways to make your mudslide dreams come true. We love the simplicity of this recipe with Baileys, and you should definitely plan on 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? Not us. Make your shot a dessert (or anytime) 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 a shot glass, if desired.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys salted caramel, and vanilla vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the 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, so it's a must if you want to up your karaoke game.
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
Vanilla lattes aren't just for morning coffee, and this recipe is proof. 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 a 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. We promise it's totally worth picking up a few extras.
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 a shot glass.
Baileys Oatmeal Cookie Shot
What's better than an oatmeal cookie? A Baileys shot that tastes like one. Bonus: 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 a shot glass.
Baileys Girl Scout Cookie
Don't wait for that knock on your door or a social media post announcing cookie sales. Mix up the perfect shot to get your fix of Girl Scout cookies.
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 a shot glass.
Baileys Sugar Cookie
Speaking of cookie-inspired shots, round out your day of mixologist baking by adding a sugar cookie shot to the lineup. Take care to pace yourself when devouring these delicious treats, though. They go down easy.
Want to make your cookie shots even sweeter? Pro tip: 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 a 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 it down the back of a bar spoon.
Carrot Cake Shooter
Pivot from cookie goodness to a surprisingly tasty shot that's a riff on a classic carrot cake. A classy combo of liqueurs is all it takes to channel all the goodness of your fave carrot cake recipe. 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 a shot glass.
Baileys Irish Coffee Shooter
Don't have the time to sit and sip an Irish coffee? If you're looking to pregame with that delectable whiskey drink, this is 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 a 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 a shot glass.
Butterball Shot
The classic and one of the most popular of all the formerly scandalously named Baileys shots, you can take the time to layer or mix the ingredients together to make several quickly.
If you want to shake things up a little, 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 a shot glass.
French Toast Shot
A bit easier to construct and take than the beloved breakfast, this only requires a single shot glass. Put away the griddle and get out the cocktail shaker.
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 a shot glass.
Buttered Toffee Shooter
This is the G-rated name for the screaming O shot that was so popular in the 80s. Even with a different name, it'll leave you with flushed cheeks...
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 a shot glass.
Baileys Chocolate Cherry Shot
Possibly the best dessert shot you've never heard of, it's just two ingredients. Grab the grenadine, 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 a 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 (though there's no shame in those beloved classics). There's a world of endless creamy, decadent Baileys 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.
