Add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations with the Santa Shot. This vibrant, layered shot combines the sweetness of grenadine, the cool mintiness of green crème de menthe, and a peppermint schnapps finish. Perfect for holiday parties, this visually striking shot captures the colors and flavors of the season in each sip.
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Ingredients
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- 1 oz green crème de menthe
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- Crushed candy canes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by pouring the grenadine syrup into a shot glass, filling it about one-third of the way.
- Using the back of a spoon, slowly pour the green crème de menthe over the grenadine to create a layered effect.
- Repeat the layering process with the peppermint schnapps, pouring gently over the crème de menthe to avoid mixing the layers.
- If desired, rim the shot glass with crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- To ensure clean, distinct layers, pour each ingredient slowly over the back of a spoon, close to the glass’s edge.
- Chill each ingredient beforehand for a cooler, more refreshing shot.
- Experiment with the layering by adjusting the amount of each ingredient to create different color ratios.
Tasting Notes
The Santa Shot offers a sweet and minty experience, starting with the syrupy sweetness of grenadine, followed by the refreshing mint of crème de menthe, and a cool peppermint finish. Each layer brings a different flavor, making this shot as enjoyable to sip as it is to look at.