Butterfinger Shot Recipe

Easy Butterfinger Shot Recipe that tastes amazing! It is the perfect dessert co*cktail shot for parties or after dinner. Quick and easy to make!

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This easy liquid Butterfinger shot tastes terrific and is quick and easy to make. I may do a whole series of candy-inspired co*cktail shots.

I think we should be able to make a PayDay shot, Snickers Shot, Peppermint Patty Shot, Sweet Tart Shot, and a ton of other fun dessert co*cktails.

My brain is whirling with fun new co*cktail shots to make. We just made an Oatmeal Cookie Shot that was epic!

I may play with this Butterfinger co*cktail recipe more and see if I can make a version with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey and chocolate.

Ingredients

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

Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
Butterscotch Schnapps/Butterscotch Liqueur
Baileys Irish Cream

Optional Garnishes: Chocolate Syrup and Butterfinger Pieces; Whipped Cream for Topping

Equipment Needed

OXO angled jiggers - these are our go-to measuring tools for co*cktails. They work perfectly for pouring in layers for co*cktails.
co*cktail Shaker
2 ounce shot glasses - We love these 2 oz shot glasses especially for layered shots.

How to make Butterfinger Shot

I love how quick and easy the instructions are for this co*cktail recipe! I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Step 1 - crush Butterfinger bar into small pieces. Pour chocolate syrup in a small bowl with enough space for the shot glass to fit in it.

Step 2 - Roll the shot glass in chocolate syrup until coated along the rim. Gently roll/press the rim into the Butterfinger candy bar pieces until well coated.

Step 3 - Combine Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Butterscotch Schnapps, and Baileys Irish Cream in a co*cktail shaker with ice.

Step 4 - Shake until the mixture is chilled, Carefully strain into shot glass or co*cktail glasses.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead + Storage: You can prepare this party shot the day before serving. Refrigerate it in an airtight container and garnish the shot glasses with chocolate syrup and Butterfinger pieces as you serve.

Freezing/How to Freeze: Upsize this shot and blend it with ice cream and a handful of ice to make boozy milkshakes, like our Spirit of Kentucky Bourbon Milkshake. Vanilla or chocolate would be fantastic, depending on how chocolatey you want your milkshake.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

Any coffee liqueur and Irish cream works if you don’t have Kahlúa or Baileys. We even have a Homemade Irish Cream recipe if you want to make this ingredient.

Vegetarian Option: This candy-inspired co*cktail recipe is vegetarian.

Vegan Option:

Kahlúa confirms in its FAQs that its products are unsuitable for a vegan diet, so vegans should seek a plant-based coffee liqueur.

Baileys Almande replaces dairy with almond milk, making it a suitable Irish cream replacement for vegans.

Check the ingredient list for your butterscotch schnapps, as its contents may vary across brands.

Gluten-Free:

Kahlúa does not directly answer whether its products are free of cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients, so gluten-free drinkers should select a gluten-free coffee liqueur.

Baileys confirms in its FAQs that it cannot guarantee whether its products are safe for a gluten-free diet, so gluten-free drinkers should look for a gluten-free Irish cream to use.

Look for a gluten-free label on your butterscotch schnapps to avoid cross-contamination and ensure your drink is safe for a gluten-free diet.

Alcohol-Free Option: Replace each of this co*cktail shot’s three ingredients with NA alternatives to make it alcohol-free.

Larger Group/More Servings: Double or triple this recipe for more servings or full-sized Butterfinger co*cktails, depending on your desired format. Feel free to play around with the ounces of each ingredient to get a flavor you love.

Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 15 grams of sugar per serving. Each ingredient contains sugar, so look for sugar-free replacements to make it sugar-free.

Tips for the Best Butterfinger Shot

Turn it into a layered shot with a fun look by pouring the ingredients over a bartender's spoon.
This candy-inspired shot is a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy. LOL

What to Serve with a Butterfinger Shot

This three-ingredient shot combines Kahlúa, Baileys Irish cream, and butterscotch schnapps for a party-ready shot that tastes like Butterfinger candy! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

Sides: Easy Fruit Salad, 3 Ingredient Creamy Hidden Valley Ranch Dip, 7 Layer Taco Dip, Funeral Potatoes, CrockPot Bourbon Little Smokies, Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip

Main Dishes: Crock Pot Spicy Mango Jerk Wings, Slow Cooker Beer Chili, Slow Cooker Nacho Chicken, Bisquick Impossible Cheeseburger Pie, 3 Ingredient Lazy Enchiladas

Desserts: 3 Ingredient Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip, Rolo Pretzel Turtles, Fluffernutter Cupcake, Apple and Snickers Salad, Oreo Fluff, Nutter Butter Cupcakes, Butterfinger Cake

Drinks: RumChata Pudding Shots, Pink Starburst Shot and co*cktail, Girl Scout Cookie Shot, Jelly Bean Shot, Sweet Tart Shot, Tootsie Roll Shot, Orange Tic Tac Shot

When to Serve

Parties
co*cktail Night
Birthdays
Anytime you need a sweet co*cktail shot that doubles as dessert!

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