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Tootsie Roll Shot

Published: Nov 14, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

Easy Tootsie Roll Shot Recipe tastes amazing and only needs 2 ingredients. A great candy-inspired cocktail shot recipe.

Tootsie Roll Shot text over a filled shot glass and tootsie roll candies

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Tootsie Roll Shot
Recipe Variations
Recipe Tips
When to serve
Great Candy-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
Tootsie Roll Shot
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition

Tootsie Roll Shot

We have been having so much fun making candy-inspired cocktails. I am pretty sure my husband loves all of the extra candy he keeps stealing for work.


This Tootsie Roll Drink is great for a Halloween party or any party! A couple of simple ingredients and you have a great sweet cocktail shot.

This easy shot recipes takes a minute to prepare, and you are ready.

Did you know that the Tootsie Roll was invented in 1896 by Leo Hirschfield who named the Tootsie Roll Candy after his daughter.

In 1905, Tootsie Rolls were delivered by Horse and Buggy when they moved to a New York Candy Factory.

By 1916 there was a Tootsie Roll Delivery Truck. Tootsie Pop were invented in 1931. Can you believe 90 years later we still don't know how many licks it takes to reach the center. LOL

Today 64 million Tootsie Rolls are made every day...woah! I thought it was so much fun learning a little bit about the history of the Tootsie Roll.

Make sure kids know this drink is for adults!

Tootsie Roll Shot ingredients orange juice, kahlua coffee liqueur and mini tootsie rolls

Ingredients

You only need 2 ingredients for this easy shot recipe!

This is a quick overview of the simple ingredients that you'll need to make an epic Tootsie Roll Drink! Specific measurements and step-by-step instructions are included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
  • Orange Juice

Optional Garnish - Mini Tootsie Roll or a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry

Kahlua - You can use any coffee-flavored liqueur, but we prefer Kahlua.

Orange Juice - No pulp works best.

 

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 – 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.

Pouring a tootsie roll shot from a cocktail shaker into a shot glass surrounded by tootsie rolls

How to make a Tootsie Roll Shot

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

Step 1 - Gather all ingredients and supplies

Step 2 - Pour Kahlua and Orange Juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Step 3 - Shake and strain into a shot glass. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Substitutions - Kahlua can be substituted with other coffee liqueurs including Patron XO Café, Café Granita Coffee Liqueur, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Mr. Black's Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur

Variations - I have seen this recipe made with root beer instead of orange juice.

Vegetarian Option - Kahlua is vegetarian and can be used.

Vegan Option – Kahlua is not vegan. We suggest using a vegan coffee liqueur like Cafetino Vegan Coffee Liqueur.

Gluten Free - Kahlua's known ingredients are all gluten free.

Alcohol Free Option/Mocktail – You can use a non-alcoholic coffee liqueur to make this a mocktail.

Smaller Serving Size – This recipe makes a 2 ounce cocktail shot. You can serve this as a 1 ounce shot.

Larger Group/More servings – This cocktail shot can be made in a pitcher or larger serving vessel to help pour more drinks for an event/party. You can change the serving size on the recipe card below to get the ingredient amounts for a larger serving.

Tootsie Roll Shot on a white coaster surrounded by tootsie roll candy

Recipe Tips

For a bit more of a chocolate flavor you can add in creme de cacao liqueur. This cocktail already has a sweet chocolatey taste

For a stronger cocktail shot, you can exchange the orange juice with orange curacao or triple sec Orange Liqueur.

There are recipes that use root beer, espresso vodka, or amaretto, but we have not had a chance to try them yet.

This recipe can be doubled if you want to turn it into a Tootsie Roll Cocktail and serve in an old-fashioned glass.

Nutrition information including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat,  and more will vary depending on products used.

Printable instructions below.

When to serve

  • Halloween parties
  • After dinner drink
  • Girls night in
  • Cocktail parties
  • Anytime you want a sweet drink.

Tootsie roll shot on a white coaster surrounded by tootsie roll candies

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Tootsie Roll Shot on a white coaster surrounded by Tootsie Roll Candies

Tootsie Roll Shot

Easy 2 Ingredient Tootsie Roll Shot tastes amazing!
Print Rate
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

  • .75 Ounce Orange Juice
  • 1 Ounce Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

Instructions

  • Combine Orange Juice and Kahlua in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake until chilled, strain into a 2 oz shot glass.
2 oz Shot Glass
Cocktail Shaker

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tootsie Roll Shot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 0.04g0%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin A 43IU1%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.04mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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