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Rattlesnake Shot

A creamy and coffee cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 20.8% ABV ∙

The Rattlesnake Shot is a layered shot of Crème de Café liqueur, white crème de cacao and Irish cream, poured in that order into a chilled shot glass.

Ingredients

1
Servings
  • Crème de Café liqueurCrème de Café liqueur15 ml
  • White Crème de CacaoWhite Crème de Cacao15 ml
  • Irish cream liqueurIrish cream liqueur15 ml

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Refrigerate all ingredients
  3. Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Crème de Café liqueur 15 ml · White Crème de Cacao 15 ml · Irish cream liqueur 15 ml

Tips

  • Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon or down the tilted glass side to keep the lines distinct.

FAQ

What goes in a Rattlesnake Shot?

Equal parts Crème de Café liqueur, white crème de cacao, and Irish cream liqueur, layered in that order in a chilled shot glass so the three stay separate.

How strong is a Rattlesnake Shot?

It comes in at about 20.8% ABV, lighter than a straight spirit shot since all three components are liqueurs.

Tags

  • Liqueur
  • Alexander
  • North America
  • Game night
  • House party
  • Vegetarian
  • Creamy
  • Coffee

Tags

  • Liqueur
  • Alexander
  • North America
  • Game night
  • House party
  • Vegetarian
  • Creamy
  • Coffee

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