Golden Shot
A herbal and sweet cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 32.3%
Ingredients
~131 kcal per serving
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
History
Golden Shot is a bright, spirit-forward shooter featuring golden or amber liqueurs—such as herbal, honey, or spiced components—over a matching spirit. Its flavor is often honeyed, gently spiced, and slightly citrusy, with a glowing color that matches its name. More sophisticated than candy shots but still approachable, it works well as a quick aperitif or digestif. A compact, warm-toned sip with a subtle sense of luxury.
