Slippery nipple
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| A Slippery Nipple shooter | |
| Type | Layered shooter |
|---|---|
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | Neat; undiluted and without ice |
| Standard garnish |
Cherry (optional) |
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| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Pour the Sambuca into a shot glass, then pour the Baileys on top so that the two liquids do not mix. |
The Slippery Nipple is a layered cocktail shooter most commonly composed of Baileys Irish Cream and Sambuca. When prepared properly, the ingredients remain in two distinct visible layers due to the relative densities of the ingredients.
History
It is unclear who concocted the slippery nipple or named it. The evidence suggests that it originated in the 1980s during a period of renewed popularity of cocktails and mixed drinks. This fad was criticized by New York Times writer William Grimes as "a kind of cult, rallying points for young drinkers in search of fun and not too picky about taste".[1] The drink's name is similar to trend of other drinks invented in twentieth century, such as "Sex on the Beach", which were intentionally shocking or humorous.
Preparation
The most common version of the drink[2] consists of
- ½ shot of White Sambuca
- ½ shot of Baileys
Pour the Sambuca into a conical shot glass, then carefully and slowly pour the Baileys down the side of the glass so that the two liquids do not mix and the Baileys floats atop the Sambuca. It takes a knack to do this. The Baileys can also be poured over an upside-down spoon to get it to float. Some recipes call for placing a cherry (the "nipple") in the bottom of the shot glass.
Variations
Shitty Nipple
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 oz. | Grappa |
| 1/2 oz. | Irish Cream Liqueur |
- Glass type: Shot
- Directions: Put Grappa in a shot glass, layer in the Irish cream.
Caucasian Nipple
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 oz. | White Sambuca |
| 1/2 oz. | Irish Cream Liqueur |
- Glass type: Shot
- Directions: Put sambuca in a shot glass, layer in the Irish cream.
Slippery Nipple #2
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 oz. | Sambuca |
| 1/2 oz. | Irish Cream Liqueur |
| 1 dash | Grenadine |
- Glass type: Shot
- Directions: Put sambuca in a shot glass, layer in the Irish cream. Place on drop of grenadine in the middle.
Slippery Nipple #3
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 oz. | Sambuca |
| 1/2 oz. | Irish Cream Liqueur |
| 1/2 oz. | Vodka |
- Glass type: Cocktail
- Directions: Put into a chilled cocktail glass in the order given.
Slippery Nipple #4 (Buttery Nipple)
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 oz. | Baileys Irish Cream |
| 1/2 oz. | Butterscotch Schnapps |
- Glass type: Shot
- Directions: Pour schnapps first and then float the Baileys on top.
Slippery Nipple #5
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/3 oz. | Irish cream (Baileys) |
| 1/3 oz. | Butterscotch Schnapps |
| 1/3 oz. | Kahlua (coffee liqueur) |
- Glass type: Cocktail
- Directions: Put the Irish cream in first. Then slowly pour the Kahlua down the side of the glass so it does not mix. Then add the Butterscotch Schnapps on top nice and slow.
Slippery Nipple #6
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4/9 oz. | Sambuca |
| 4/9 oz. | Baileys Irish Cream |
| 1/9 oz. | Stroh 80 |
- Glass type: Shot
- Directions: Put a thin layer of Stroh 80 at the bottom of the shot glass. Then put sambuca in followed by the same amount of baileys.
References
- ↑ Fuzzy Navel Recipe - CHOW
- ↑ "How to make a slippery nipple". Cocktails.about.com. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
External links
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The Wikibook Bartending has a page on the topic of: Slippery Nipple |