Finally, a way to have your dessert and drink it too. Inspired by classic desserts like apple pie and tiramisu, these shooters are delicious, adorable and much, much easier to make than the treats theyโre inspired by. Theyโre lighter than the typical dessert cocktails, and lower proof than a straight shotโgood thing, because thereโs no way youโll be able to have just one. Whether youโre looking to get the party going or are just craving a sweet treat at home, these are the easiest, most indulgent shooters you can make.
In the world of party shooters, this dessert-inspired shot is a modern classic. Easy to make at any bar, the simple blend of vodka, pineapple juice and grenadine gets a buttery, vanilla upgrade from cake-flavored vodka.
The Essentials
While you could spend the whole day picking apples in an orchard to make the perfect apple pie, lattice crust and all, we prefer to stay cozy at home, drinking these easy apple pie shots. A Fireball Cinnamon Whisky base brings those baking spice flavors and a little heat, while butterscotch schnapps tastes like flaky pastry crust. Lemon juice keeps things from getting too sweet, and, of course, apple cider captures that warm, inviting feeling of fall. While you can use apple juice if thatโs all thatโs available to you, apple cider gives the shot that bright and tangy flavor of a real apple pieโjust like mom made it (only a lot boozier).
The Essentials
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that can take years of practice to master, and it still wonโt ever be as good as your nonnaโs. Take the easy way out with this shooter, which tastes just like the layered treat. Baileys Irish cream offers that creamy cocoa flavor, Patrรณn XO Cafรฉ has the essence of coffee, and a touch of vodka gives it that signature boozy bite. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. Even nonna would approve.
The Essentials
Key lime pie may be the best thing Florida has ever given the country. Itโs sweet but tart, creamy yet lightโa symphony of balanced tropical flavors. Made with key lime juice (itโs sweeter and more aromatic than your standard lime juice) and RumChata, this liquid take on the pie also includes whipped cream-flavored vodka to replicate the traditional topping. Garnished with a graham cracker crust rim, itโll make you feel like your basking in the Key West sun.
The Essentials
Inspired by the New Orleans classic, bananas foster, this golden, Mardi Gras-ready shooter combines gold rum with banana liqueur and RumChata for a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. Gold rum gives it that essential burnt sugar quality, but dark or even spiced rum would work too, if thatโs what you have around. Rim the glass in caramel sauce for an extra treat to lick when all the booze is gone, then make yourself another.
The Essentials
Published on