The Slippery Nipple Shot is a creamy, sweet liqueur shot recipe. Two ingredients, one clean line — licorice-sweet sambuca under a float of Irish cream. For more like it, browse our Liqueur shots, and always drink responsibly — Shot Chef is for adults 21+.
Slippery Nipple Shot
About the Slippery Nipple Shot
Two ingredients, one striking look. A base of anise-scented sambuca with a clean white float of Irish cream on top: black-licorice sweetness meeting cool cream in two distinct bands. It is a classic bar shot precisely because it is simple, dramatic and quick to make.
How to get the float
The Irish cream sits on top because it is lighter than the sugar-dense sambuca. Pour the sambuca first, then float the cream slowly over the back of a bar spoon so it settles into a crisp white cap. Do not stir. Our layering guide covers the technique in full.
Tips
- Chill both bottles; cold liqueurs layer more cleanly.
- If the cream threatens to curdle, pour gently and serve immediately.
An easy two-part stack for beginners. Once you have it, try the Baby Guinness next, or browse all layered shots.
Substitutions
- Butterscotch schnapps for a sweeter base.
- Non-dairy Irish cream floats just as cleanly.
Batch version
Layered — build to order at a pour station.
FAQ
Why won't it layer?
Pour the cream slower and colder — cold spirits are denser and separate cleanly.
You might also like
At a glance
- Base liquor
- Liqueur
- Flavor
- Creamy · Sweet
- Strength
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Method
- Layer
- Glassware
- 2 oz shot glass
- Best for
- Bachelorette, New Year's Eve
- Est. cost/shot
- $2.10
Drink responsibly. For adults 21+. Never drink and drive.