Baileys Irish Cream - Shots and Shooters
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Baileys Shooters
The world debut of Baileys Irish Cream in 1974 was to revolutionize the idea of shots and shooters. A shot was traditionally from hard liquor such as Bourbon or Tequila and was drunk for a couple of reasons - to warm you up when you came in from the cold or to speed up the road to oblivion.
Baileys added a creamy flavor to shots and made them more widely enjoyed (whether that's good or bad is up for debate). The word shot and shooter are both used to describe the same drink depending on whereabouts you live.
Shots have moved a long way since they were first served and are often very colorful with a mix of different spirits and liqueurs. Basically they are now seen as more of a mini cocktail. Shooters can be served in shot glasses, double shot glasses and even liqueur glasses.
Baileys Irish Cream is such a delicious flavor that plays well with other drinks that it belongs in a plethora of shooter recipes. It is impossible to name them all on one page, but here are some delicious ones for you to try.
The image used here is my own photo, if you wish to use it please contact me for permission.

After Dinner Mint
1 part Baileys
1 part Crème de Menthe
1 part Kahlua
Put the Kahlua into the shot glass first, next layer the Crème de Menthe into the shot before gently layering the Baileys on the top.
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B-52
1 part Cointreau
1 part Baileys
1 part Kahlua
Pour the Kahlua into the glass first, next gently layer the Baileys and finally layer the Cointreau onto the top.
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Black Nipple
1 part Baileys
1 part Opal Nera
Place the Opal Nera in the shot glass first and then layer the Baileys onto the top.
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Blow Job
1 part Baileys
1 part Banana Liqueur
1 part Kahlua
Place the Kahlua into the glass first and then gently layer the Banana Liqueur over the Kahlua and the Baileys on top.

Orgasm
1 part Cointreau
1 part Baileys
Pour the Baileys into the shot glass first and carefully layer the Cointreau on top.
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Opal Orgasm
1 part cream
1 part Cointreau
1 part Baileys
1 part Opal Nera
Place the Opal Nera into the shot glass first and then layer the rest of the ingredients in the following order - Baileys, Cointreau and cream.
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Multiple Orgasm
1 part Cointreau
1 part Baileys
1 part Strawberry Liqueur
Pour the Strawberry Liqueur into the shot glass first and then layer Baileys over the top and Cointreau over the top of the Baileys.
Shot Glasses
Dress your shots up!
QF
1 part Baileys
1 part Midori
1 part Kahlua
Place the Kahlua into the shot glass first and then layer the Midori onto the Kahlua and finally the Baileys makes up the top layer.
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Scud Missile
1 part Malibu
1 part Baileys
1 part Kahlua
Layer the above ingredients with Kahlua on the bottom, Baileys in the middle and Malibu on top.
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Slippery Nipple
1 part Baileys
1 part Sambuca
Pour the Sambuca into the shot glass and then layer the Baileys on top.

Vibrator
1 part Baileys
1 part Malibu
1 part Banana Liqueur
Place the Banana Liqueur in the bottom of the shot glass and layer the Malibu on top, then layer the Baileys on top of the Malibu.
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After Five
½ measure Peppermint Schnapps
1 measure Kahlua
1 tbsp Baileys
Place the Peppermint Schnapps in the shot glass first and layer the Kahlua on top of the schnapps. Float the Baileys on the top.
Modern Look Baileys Irish Cream
More choice in flavors
Baileys Choc Mint Twist
10ml Baileys Mint chocolate
10ml Crème de Menthe
10ml Dark Crème de Cacao .
Layer the ingredients in a shot glass in this order - Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe & Baileys on top.
Baileys Golden
10ml Baileys Caramel
10ml Golden Rum
10ml Butterscotch Schnapps
Layer the ingredients into a shot glass working up from the bottom of the list.

But, How Do I Layer My Shots?
Achieving the Stunning Look of These Shooters
I tried using the back of a teaspoon, it sounds easy enough - no! I should just add though that the shots still taste nice, layered or not, we're just searching for the whole package!
Next I read that you just needed to tilt the glass slightly when pouring - big no!
Then entered The Dime Spoon
Spill-Stop Manufacturing Company 10 1/2" Dime Size Bar Spoon (04-0192) Category: Bar Spoon
Amazon Price: $7.06 (as of 02/16/2012)![]()
The dime spoon makes layering cocktails and shots nice and easy and is a must have bar tool if you want to absolutely wow your friends with some amazing layered shots.
See below for a video of the dime spoon in action.
Which Baileys Shot or Shooter is Your Favorite?
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pheonix76
Apr 11, 2011 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- The choc mint twist sounds really good.
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Mary Beth
Jul 22, 2010 @ 9:05 am | delete
- I love Bailey's ....thanks for some great shot ideas!
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vallain
Mar 16, 2010 @ 6:37 pm | delete
- I love Irish Cream, but haven't tried the new flavors. I'm intrigued.
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BorgMan
Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:28 am | delete
- With so many ways to enjoy Irish Cream, I'll need to get started right away!
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Feb 19, 2009 @ 12:31 pm | delete
- Gee, I did not realize that Bailey's is a relatively new drink!
Brenda
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This Baileys webpage was last updated by lou16 on 10th November 2011
by lou16
I love Baileys and it's an absolute staple in my bar for use in both cocktails and shooters.
Baileys shots are gorgeous to look at and delicious to taste,...
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