Bartenders Mum
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 17% ABV ∙
The Bartenders Mum is a layered shot of butterscotch liqueur and Irish cream liqueur, built as two distinct bands rather than shaken together. Sweet and creamy, the cream liqueur lands first from the top while a toffee note rounds it out underneath — a quick after-dinner or round-closing shot.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Carefully layer the ingredients: Butterscotch liqueur 25 mlIrish cream liqueur 25 ml into the chilled glass in the following order
Tips
- Pour the butterscotch liqueur into the shot glass first since it is denser, giving the Irish cream a stable base to float on.
- Layer the Irish cream slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the surface so it sits on top instead of mixing in.
- Chill both bottles beforehand so the two liqueurs pour more slowly and hold a cleaner, more defined layer line.
- Keep pour speed steady and low volume per second when adding the second liqueur to avoid punching through into the base layer.
FAQ
What is in a Bartenders Mum?
Butterscotch liqueur and Irish cream liqueur, layered in equal measure in a shot glass. Nothing is shaken or stirred in; the two liqueurs are poured one over the other so they sit as separate bands.
Is a Bartenders Mum shaken or stirred?
Neither. It is a layered shot, built by pouring the butterscotch liqueur first and floating the Irish cream on top so the two stay visually separate rather than mixing.
What glass is a Bartenders Mum served in?
A shot glass, drunk in one go rather than sipped, which is standard for a layered shot this size.
What's in a Dirty Mother cocktail?
A Dirty Mother is a different, older drink made with brandy or whiskey and coffee liqueur (typically Kahlúa), usually served over ice rather than layered as a shot. It is not the same recipe as the Bartenders Mum, despite the similar name.
Is the Bartenders Mum vegetarian or gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is both vegetarian and gluten-free as made, using butterscotch liqueur and Irish cream liqueur with no animal-derived or gluten-containing additions beyond the standard liqueur bases.
