This Breakfast Shot recipe is sure to impress everyone at your next brunch. It’s quick and easy to make and fun to drink. Pair each shot with a crispy strip of bacon for a salty finish. Who knew bacon shots would be so delicious?
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The tangy orange juice is perfectly balanced by the smooth, delicate whiskey and the sweet buttery flavor of butterscotch schnapps. It’s a well-rounded shot without an aggressive taste.
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Why You’ll Love This Orange Juice Shot Recipe
- Just 3 ingredients: Drink recipes are already super easy, and this one is made with only 3 ingredients.
- You can make it without alcohol: It’s easy to make a delicious non-alcoholic version of this breakfast shot.
- Prep takes just a few minutes: It takes just a couple of minutes to combine the liquor and juice to create the drink.
Ingredients
These ingredients come together to create a tasty breakfast drink recipe. It includes two types of alcohol plus orange juice — a breakfast staple! I like to keep whiskey and schnapps in my kitchen since they last a long time and you don’t need much for the breakfast shot.
- Irish whiskey: I like to use Jameson Irish Whiskey for this recipe to keep it traditional. However, you can use your favorite Irish whiskey instead.
- Butterscotch schnapps: The sweet and buttery flavor of the butterscotch mimics pancakes and syrup, which is partly how this shot got its name.
- Orange juice: Use your favorite brand of orange juice for this recipe. I recommend a no-pulp version for a smooth drink.
- Bacon: Any variety of pork bacon is perfect for this! Cook it fresh, use leftovers, or even try a microwavable kind if you’d like.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Alcohol-free: Make this shot using a non-alcoholic whiskey like Jameson Zero and butterscotch sauce.
- Vegan: Skip the bacon or use a plant-based bacon to make it a vegan-friendly experience.
- Grapefruit: Swap some or all of the orange juice with grapefruit juice for a different citrus flavor.
How to Make Breakfast Shots
Here are instructions on how to make one of these fun shots! These breakfast shots are ready in just two steps. All you need is a cocktail shaker and a glass.
Step 1: Combine the ingredients. Measure and pour the whiskey, schnapps, and orange juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake the ingredients until they are mixed well.
Step 2: Pour and garnish. Pour the shot into a glass and garnish with a strip of bacon. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use cold orange juice: This breakfast shot with bacon tastes best with cold orange juice. Leave it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve, or set it on ice if keeping it at the table.
- Try any small glass: If you don’t have any shot glasses, use a shooter glass or any small glass instead.
- Serve it separately: Some people like to separate the alcohol into one glass and the orange juice in another to act as a chaser. Feel free to serve it like this if you’d like!
- Mix one at a time: I recommend mixing each shot one at a time if you are preparing them for guests or multiple people. This ensures accurate measurements and prevents overfilling the cocktail shaker.
- Making for larger groups: Mix it up in a large pitcher and set it out for everyone to serve themselves. I like to include a long spoon to stir it up before serving.
If you love fun drink recipes like this one, you may also enjoy this Mexican Candy Shot, Pickle Shot, Vegas Bomb Shot, Snake Bite Shot, Royal Flush Shot or this Bazooka Joe Shot.
Serving Suggestions
- Savory breakfast options to enjoy after taking a breakfast shot are this salmon quiche and this nostalgic breakfast pizza.
- Try something sweet like chocolate chip banana bread or strawberry scones.
- Add a little cranberry syrup or pineapple syrup for extra fruit flavor in your breakfast shot drink.
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Add a dash of maple syrup for extra sweetness. It enhances the pancake flavor perfectly!
Of course! Feel free to make this with fresh orange juice instead of store-bought. I use store-bought often because I almost always have it in the refrigerator.
Yes! I like to keep it because the salty flavor after the shot completes the breakfast experience. It’s optional, though!
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Breakfast Bacon Shots
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker and Strainer
- Shot Glasses
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Irish whiskey
- 1 Ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 1 Ounces cold orange juice
- cooked bacon
Instructions
- Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Take the shot and eat the bacon for a salty kick.
Notes
- Cold juice: This shot tastes best with cold orange juice. Leave it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve, or set it on ice if keeping it at the table.
- Serve it as a cocktail: Serve it over ice for a refreshing brunch cocktail instead.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice: An excellent option if you have the time to squeeze it!
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