3 minutes • Chilled shot glass
Toast of the Year
Toast of the Year folds baking spice, orange, and butterscotch into a compact little crowd-pleaser.
A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
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Detailed description
Toast of the Year is a dessert shots built around whiskey. Toast of the Year folds baking spice, orange, and butterscotch into a compact little crowd-pleaser.
The build centers on 3/4 oz spiced rum, 1/2 oz orange juice, 1/4 oz butterscotch schnapps, and 1/4 oz simple syrup. In the glass, a concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a chilled shot glass. A well-chilled glass helps the sweeter flavors stay focused and keeps the texture from feeling heavy.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Chilled shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
A well-chilled glass helps the sweeter flavors stay focused and keeps the texture from feeling heavy.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz spiced rum
- 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1/4 oz butterscotch schnapps
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
How to make it
- Shake with ice and strain into a chilled shot glass.
Why this one works
A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
Make it your own
For a rounder dessert-style version, chill the glass first and lean into the creamy ingredients instead of adding extra sweetness.
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