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Nutcracker Shot

A warm, nutty holiday shot combining amaretto with Kahlua and Irish cream.

Favorite

⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, tree nuts — Contains dairy and tree nuts

📋 Shake🥃 Shot Glass🧊 none🍋 none👅 sweet, nutty, coffee, creamy

📊 Servings:1

Ingredients

½ ozamaretto
½ ozKahlua(coffee liqueur)
½ ozIrish cream(such as Baileys)

🔧 Tools

shakerstrainer

Instructions

Add amaretto, Kahlua, and Irish cream to a shaker with ice.
Shake until well chilled.
Strain into a shot glass.
Perfect for the holiday season!

📜 History

The Nutcracker shot is a holiday favorite, named after the famous Christmas ballet. The combination of amaretto, Kahlua, and Irish cream creates a warm, nutty, dessert-like shot perfect for Christmas parties and winter gatherings. Its like drinking a toasted nut in liquid form.

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~17% ABV

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