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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Cocktails

    Girl Scout Cookie Shot

    Published: Aug 27, 2022 ยท Updated: Sep 11, 2024 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Girl Scout Cookie Shot Recipe is a delicious dessert cocktail that takes minutes to prepare. It's the perfect after-dinner party shot.

    Girl Scout Shot text above a filled shot glass on a white coaster surrounded by thin mint cookies

    Girl Scout Cookie Shot

    Contents show
    Girl Scout Cookie Shot
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Girl Scout Cookie Shot
    What to Serve with Girl Scout Cookie Shot
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Girl Scout Cookie Shot Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    This boozy beverage is also called a Thin Mint shooter. I love great-tasting drinks that take minutes to prepare.

    This dessert cookie shot is easy to prepare, takes only three ingredients, and tastes fantastic.

    What is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie? I love them all, especially the Tagalongs, Samoas, and Thin Mint cookies.

    We decided to make an adult version of our favorite cookies with booze. So, we are diving into our favorite Thin Mint cookies with this cocktail recipe.

    Don't miss the Oatmeal Cookie Shot recipe. You could do a full cookie shot tasting.

    I will see if I can make a sugar cookie shot and other variations for fun dessert shot options.

    Kahlua, Peppermint Schnapps, and Baileys Irish Cream bottles next to a sleeve of Thin Mint Cookies

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients for making an epic Girl Scout Cookie Shot! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Kahlรบa Coffee Liqueur
    • Bailey's Irish Cream
    • Peppermint Schnappsย 

    Optional Garnish: Serve with a Thin Mint Cookie

    Equipment Needed

    • OXO Angled Jiggers: These jiggers are our go-to measuring tools for cocktails. They work perfectly for pouring layered cocktails and shots.
    • 2-Ounce Shot Glasses: We love these 2-ounce shot glasses, especially for layered shots.
    • Cocktail Shakerย 

    How to make Girl Scout Cookies Shot

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    Clear liquid pouring into a cocktail shaker next to a sleeve of thin mint cookies

    Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in Kahlรบa, Baileys, and Peppermint Schnapps.ย 

    Cocktail shaker pouring into a cocktail glass next to a sleeve of thin mint cookies

    Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice until chilled, and strain into a shot glass.

    Cocktail shot on a white coaster next to a package of Thin Mint Cookies

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead + Storage: You can prepare this sweet Girl Scout thin mint shot up to a day or two beforehand. Check out our guidance below on making it for a larger group.

    Freezing/How to Freeze:

    We donโ€™t recommend freezing this cookie-inspired cocktail shot. Without a high-proof base spirit, it may freeze solid in your freezer.

    However, if you want to enjoy it as a boozy milkshake-like drink, double the recipe and blend it with a handful of ice.

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    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:ย 

    We used Kahlรบa and Baileys in this recipe, but you can use any coffee liqueur and Irish cream available at stores near you that you enjoy. We even have a homemade Irish cream if you want to go the DIY route for this ingredient.

    Vegetarian + Vegan Options:

    The Girl Scout Cookie Shot is vegetarian but not vegan, as Kahlua and Baileys contain dairy. Replace both with plant-based substitutes if you are vegan or are making it for vegan friends.

    Baileys has Baileys Almande, a dairy-free alternative made with vegan-friendly vanilla and almonds.

    Gluten-Free:

    Kahlรบa confirms in its FAQs that while it is not certified gluten-free, it does not use gluten-containing ingredients in making Kahlรบa Original or its other flavors.

    Gluten-free drinkers should use a gluten-free alternative to Baileys, as Baileys does not guarantee that its products are gluten-free.

    Many peppermint schnapps brands are gluten-free, so finding a suitable liqueur should be easy.

    Alcohol-Free Option: Each ingredient in the Girl Scout Cookie Shot is a liqueur, so youโ€™ll need to replace each with an NA alternative to make it non-alcoholic.

    Larger Group/More Servings:

    Double the recipe and serve it in a lowball or martini glass for a full-sized cocktail.

    You can make a large batch of this recipe for parties. Multiply the ingredients by the number of shots you need, pour the mixture into an airtight container, and refrigerate until serving. When itโ€™s time to drink, shake the container to combine any settled ingredients and divide it among multiple shot glasses.

    Sugar-Free:

    The written recipe contains 15 grams of sugar per serving. We have not seen alcoholic sugar-free alternatives of Kahlรบa, Irish cream, or peppermint schnapps at stores, so sugar-free drinkers must skip this sweet shot or make their liqueurs using the many sugar-free recipes online.

    Cocktail shot on a white coaster next to thin mint cookies

    Tips for the Best Girl Scout Cookie Shot

    • You can rim the glass with chocolate syrup if you want more chocolate flavor.ย 
    • There is also a version of this cocktail shot that uses Crรจme De Menthe, crรจme de cacao Chocolate Liqueur with Baileys Irish Cream. There is even a version with Jรคgermeister in it.
    • This recipe is also known as a Dirty Girl Scout Shot.

    What to Serve with Girl Scout Cookie Shot

    The Girl Scout Shot combines Kahlรบa, Baileys, and peppermint schnapps for a sweet shot that tastes like a Thin Mint cookie and would be a fantastic part of a dessert-themed cocktail night! Here are some indulgent sweets, treats, and libations for an evening of decadence.

    Desserts: Sweet and Salty Chocolate Dessert Bar, Creme Brรปlรฉe Cheesecake Bars, Famous Carnation Fudge, 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars, Oreo Fluff, 3 Ingredient Brownie Mix Cookies

    Drinks: Snickers Shot, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot, Butterfinger Shot, Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot, Oatmeal Cookie Shot, Nutty Irishman Drink, Chocolate Cake Shot, Apple Pie Shot

    When to Serve

    • Spring (Girl Scout Cookie Season)
    • Cocktail Night
    • After-Dinner Drinkย 
    • Dessert

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    Girl Scout Shot surrounded by thin mint cookies

    Girl Scout Cookie Shot Recipe

    Easy Thin Mint Cookie Shot also known as a Girl Scout Cookie shot
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • .5 Ounce Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
    • .5 Ounce Baileyโ€™s Irish Cream
    • .5 Ounce Peppermint Schnapps

    Instructions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, pour in Kahlua, Baileys, and Peppermint Schnapps into the shaker.
    • Shake until chilled and strain into a shot glass.

    Kitchen Tools

    • 2 oz Shot Glass
    • Cocktail Shaker

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Girl Scout Cookie Shot Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 147 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
    Cholesterol 0.01mg0%
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 0.4g1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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