Golden Shot
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 32.3% ABV ∙
The Golden Shot is a layered three-part shot of honey herbal liqueur, Irish cream, and blended Scotch whisky served in a shot glass. Scotch warmth lands first from the top band, a creamy middle softens it, and honeyed sweetness closes underneath on the swallow.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Refrigerate all ingredients
- Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Honey herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie) 15 mlIrish cream liqueur 15 mlBlended Scotch whisky 15 ml
Tips
- Chill the shot glass and all three liqueurs beforehand; cold, dense layers resist mixing far better than room-temperature ones.
- Pour each equal layer over the back of a bar spoon held at the liquid's surface, letting it trickle down the glass wall rather than dropping straight in.
- Pour in the exact order given: honey herbal liqueur first, Irish cream second, Scotch last, since this ranks the layers from densest to lightest.
FAQ
What is a Golden Shot?
The Golden Shot is a layered shot built from chilled liqueurs and Scotch whisky, carefully poured in layers so each stays distinct in a shot glass. It carries about 32.3% ABV and roughly 131 calories per serving, and is suitable for a vegetarian diet.
How do you make a Golden Shot?
Chill a shot glass and refrigerate all three ingredients first. Then carefully layer the honey herbal liqueur on the bottom, the Irish cream liqueur next, and the blended Scotch whisky on top, pouring slowly so each layer stays separate rather than mixing.
