Baby Guinness Shot Recipe

I was really excited to whip up this cool shot by layering 2/3 oz of coffee liqueur with just a splash of Irish Cream on top to create a Baby Guinness that not only looks awesome but tastes even better.

I think my Baby Guinness Shot uses a mix of coffee liqueur and Irish cream that packs a fair calorie punch. I like how the coffee flavor balance the creamy notes, making a small drink nutritionally dense n bold.

It satisfies a sweet and bitter pallete with a moderate calorie load.

Ingredients

Baby Guinness is a fun little shot that packs a ton of personality in a small glass.

The blend of coffee liqueur and Irish cream creates a unique mix of flavors that dance together on your tongue.

The coffee liqueur gives a nice energetic kick with its coffee flavor and sugary notes while the Irish cream adds a silky smooth finish with a creamy dairy twist.

These ingredients come together to form a shot that is both bold and sweet.

Enjoy every sip as the layers of taste playfully mingle and surprise you.

• Coffee Liqueur gives carbohydrates and caffeine and flavors your drink with a deep coffee taste
• Irish Cream brings dairy goodness and creamy texture while adding a delicate sweet flavor

Ingredient Quantities

• 2/3 oz Coffee Liqueur (like Kahlúa or similar)
• 1/3 oz Irish Cream (Baileys is a popular choice)

How to Make this

1. Start by getting a clean shot glass ready.

2. Pour 2/3 oz of your Coffee Liqueur straight into the shot glass.

3. With a bar spoon in hand, slowly pour 1/3 oz of Irish Cream over the back of the spoon.

4. Make sure the Irish Cream gently floats on top of the liqueur so it creates that classic Baby Guinness look.

5. If needed, tilt the glass just a bit while pouring to help the Irish Cream layer nicely.

6. Check that the two layers havent mixed too much; they are supposed to stay separate.

7. Serve immediately so you get the best layers and taste each sip right.

8. Enjoy your Baby Guinness shot responsibly, as the coffee liqueur packs a punch!

Equipment Needed

1. A clean shot glass
2. A measuring jigger or tool to measure 2/3 oz of Coffee Liqueur
3. A measuring jigger or tool to measure 1/3 oz of Irish Cream
4. A bar spoon for layering the Irish Cream over the liqueur

FAQ

• What exactly is a Baby Guinness Shot? – Its a layered shooter that kinda looks like a mini pint of Guinness, but trust me, its a mix of coffee liqueur and Irish cream that tastes way sweeter than actual Guinness.
• How do I properly layer the shot? – The trick is to first pour 2/3 oz of coffee liqueur into your shot glass, then slowly add 1/3 oz of Irish cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top. This helps keep the layers seperate.
• Can I tweak the amounts of the ingredients? – Sure, you can play around with it if you want a stronger boozy taste or a creamier texture, but if you change the ratio, you might loose that classic Baby Guinness look.
• Do I need to chill anything before making it? – Not necessarily, but chilling your shot glasses can help keep the drink colder and a bit smoother when you sip it.
• Is this recipe easy enough for beginners? – Absolutely, its one of the simplest shooter recipes out there, but it takes a little bit of practice to get that perfect layered effect.

Baby Guinness Shot Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of Kahlúa, you can try Tia Maria for a similar coffee liqueur fix
• If you don’t have any coffee liqueur at home, mix some strong brewed coffee with a bit of rum and sugar to mimic the flavor
• Swap out Baileys for another Irish cream like Carolans if you’re looking for a change
• If Irish cream is hard to find, a mix of heavy cream and a dash of whiskey can work as a quick substitute

Pro Tips

1. Try using super chilled ingredients and a really clean shot glass. That way the layers are sharper and the shot stays lookin’ neat and separated, and you avoid any weird taste mix-up.

2. When you pour the Irish Cream, use the back of a spoon and go slow. If you rush it the layers get all messy, so tilt the glass a little bit if needed to help the cream float just right.

3. Experiment a bit with the pour angle and speed until you get it right. Even small changes can make a difference in how separated the two layers stay, so practice makes perfect with this shot.

4. Make sure you use a good quality coffee liqueur and Irish Cream because that really affects the taste, and if one of them isn’t great the whole shot kinda suffers.