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Slippery Nipple recipe

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Layered shooter served in a shot glass.

Digestive Shooter Shooters
Volume 4 cl
Alcohol 27.5 %
Calories 616 kcal
Colour Clear, White
Difficulty Easy
Published 08/2026
Prep time 2 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the sambuca into a shot glass.
  2. Gently float the Baileys on top using the back of a bar spoon to form two clean layers.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Shooter

Shooter glass Buy

History

This layered shooter appeared in British bars in the late 1980s, during the era of visual shots becoming fashionable.

Decoration

Add a drop of grenadine in the center, which will sink through the cream layer.

Variation

The "Buttery Nipple" replaces the sambuca with caramel schnapps.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Slippery Nipple called?

The Slippery Nipple cocktail is also known as slippery nipple, sambuca shooter, baileys shot, layered shooter.

Which glass should Slippery Nipple be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Shooter.

What is the volume of Slippery Nipple?

The volume of the Slippery Nipple cocktail is 4 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Slippery Nipple?

The alcohol content of the Slippery Nipple recipe is 27.5%.

How many calories are in Slippery Nipple?

The calories of the Slippery Nipple cocktail are estimated at 616 calories.

What colour is Slippery Nipple?

The Slippery Nipple cocktail is Clear, White in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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