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    Peppermint Patty Shot Recipe

    Published: Dec 31, 2021 ยท Updated: May 31, 2024 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Peppermint Patty Shot Recipe is the perfect fun winter cocktail combination of Crรจme de Cacao, Peppermint Schnapps, and Bailey's Irish Cream.

    Peppermint Patty Shot over a shot glass next to peppermint patty candies

    Peppermint Patty Shot Recipe

    Contents show
    Peppermint Patty Shot Recipe
    Ingredients
    Equipment Needed
    How to make a Peppermint Patty Shot
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Peppermint Patty Shot
    What to Serve with a Peppermint Patty Shot
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Peppermint Patty Shot
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    This winter cocktail shot tastes like a liquid chocolate peppermint patty candy.

    It is the perfect chocolate peppermint patty shooter after spending the day outside in the snowโ€”whether skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, or cleaning your driveway for the fifth time in a couple of days because it is winter, and the snow won't stop. LOL!

    Can you tell I have been clearing the driveway of a lot of snow the past week or two? I have become BFF with our snow shovel. While we have a snow blower, it is so big that it pulls me along for a ride. I am afraid a neighbor will drive by and see me being dragged around in circles by the snow blower.

    So, I stick with my trusty snow shovel unless my husband is out with me and can keep me from faceplanting while using the snow blower.

    Enough about my snow issues; let's make this epic winter cocktail shot.

    Creme de Cacao, Baileys Irish Cream, and Peppermint Schnapps bottles

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Peppermint Patty Shot! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Crรจme de Cacao Liqueur
    • Peppermint Schnapps
    • Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur

    Equipment Needed

    OXO angled jiggers - these are our go-to measuring tools for cocktails. They work perfectly for pouring in layers for cocktails.

    Cocktail Shaker โ€“ This cocktail shaker comes with a fantastic set of tools

    2 ounce shot glasses - We love these 2 oz shot glasses especially for layered shots.

    Peppermint Patty Shot on white coasters next to peppermint chocolate candy

    How to make a Peppermint Patty Shot

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

    Pour all three liqueurs into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    Shake until chilled and strain into your shot glasses.

    peppermint shot next to York Peppermint chocolate packages

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead + Storage:ย 

    Since presentation doesnโ€™t matter as much in peppermint patty shots, unlike in layered cocktails, you can make this shot the day before. Refrigerate it in an airtight container for freshness until itโ€™s time to serve. Shake the container before pouring to remix any settled ingredients.

    Freezing/How to Freeze:ย 

    We have yet to try it this way, but you can double the shot ingredients and blend them with a handful of ice for a Frozen Peppermint Patty Drink. Increase the proportions of ingredients as needed to fill your desired drinking glass.

     

    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    If you don't have crรจme de cacao, you could also use a chocolate vodka.

    You can swap the peppermint schnapps with crรจme de menthe, which has a similar flavor but contains more sugar and less alcohol. Use clear crรจme de menthe unless you donโ€™t mind turning your shot green with green crรจme de menthe.

    Vegetarian Option:

    This Peppermint Patty Shot is 100 percent vegetarian!

    Vegan Option:

    Peppermint schnapps and crรจme de cacao are vegan, but Baileys contains dairy. If you are vegan or make this shooter for vegan friends, Baileys has Baileys Almande, a dairy-free alternative made with vegan-friendly vanilla and almonds.

    Gluten-Free:

    All three ingredients in this decadent shot are on Celiac.comโ€™s list of gluten-free liqueurs, making this recipe safe for a gluten-free diet. However, gluten-free drinkers should use a gluten-free alternative to Baileys, as Baileys does not guarantee that its products are gluten-free.

    Alcohol-Free Option:

    Each ingredient in this Peppermint Patty Shot is a liqueur, so replace each with an NA alternative to make it alcohol-free.

    Smaller Serving Size:

    This drink will fill one 2-ounce shot glass, but you can spread it between two 1-oz shot glasses for smaller Peppermint Patty Shots.

    Larger Group/More Servings:

    For more servings, multiply the recipe by the number of shots you need and divide the mixture between each shot glass. Be prepared to work in batches if youโ€™re serving a large group.

    Sugar-Free:

    The written recipe contains 18 grams of sugar per serving. We have not seen alcoholic sugar-free crรจme de cacao, peppermint schnapps, or Irish cream alternatives at stores, so sugar-free drinkers must skip this sweet shot or make their liqueurs using the many sugar-free recipes online.

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    Tips for the Best Peppermint Patty Shot

    • Mix even more chocolate flavor into this Peppermint Patty Shot with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or some chocolate syrup.
    • You can garnish this shot by laying a peppermint patty over it.

    ย 

    What to Serve with a Peppermint Patty Shot

    The Peppermint Patty Shot is a fantastic, easy-to-make shot that tastes like a peppermint patty candy! We love enjoying it around the holidays, although we also see it around St. Patrickโ€™s Day season. Here are some menu pairing suggestions to make it part of a festive feast or cocktail party for sharing with friends and family.

    Sides: Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, Cheesy Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams, Creamed Corn Casserole, Campbell's Green Bean Casserole, CrockPot Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

    Main Dishes: Eggnog French Toast, Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, Ham & Cheese Crescent Roll, CrockPot Turkey, CrockPot Ham, CrockPot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs, Bourbon Baked Ham, CrockPot Orange Glazed Ham, CrockPot Coke Glazed Ham

    Desserts: Eggnog Cookies, Sugared Cranberries, 4 Ingredient Christmas Crack, Reindeer Chow, Grinch Bark, No Bake Church Window Cookies, Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Glaze, No Bake Eggnog Pie, Snowball Cookies, Snow Ice Cream, Black Forest Cupcakes

    Drinks: Baileys Hot Chocolate, Grinch Jello Shots, Cranberry Mimosa, CrockPot Hot Buttered Rum, Polar Bear Shot, Boozy Grinch Drink, Three Wise Men Shot, Ultimate Eggnog Mudslide

    When to Serve

    • St. Patrickโ€™s Day
    • Holiday Cocktail Party
    • Holiday Brunch
    • Christmas
    • Holiday season parties

    Great Recipe Collections

    Crรจme de Cacao Cocktails

    Epic Guide to Peppermint Schnapps Drinks

    17 Baileys Drinks and Cocktails That Taste Great!ย 

    St. Patrick's Day Drinks, Cocktails, and Shots!

    Warm Up by the Fire with These 30+ Winter Cocktailsย 

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    peppermint patty chocolate next to a shot glass filled with peppermint patty shot

    Peppermint Patty Shot

    Easy 3 ingredient Peppermint Patty Shot tastes just like a chocolate peppermint candy. So easy to make and tastes amazing.
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    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 240kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • .5 Ounce Creme de Cacao Liqueur
    • .5 Ounce Peppermint Schnapps
    • .5 - 1 Ounce Bailey's Irish Cream

    Instructions

    • Combine all three liqueurs in a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
    • Strain into a shot glass and enjoy.

    Kitchen Tools

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Shot Glasses

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Peppermint Patty Shot
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 240 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 1g2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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