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After 5 Drink Recipe
After Five is a shooter with three layered ingredients that is composed of coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and peppermint schnapps. It is a pretty drink or shot (shooter) that is really sweet and heavy, but still yummy like a dessert. Just don’t drink too many of these as shots as they will make you sick!
If you are a fan of mint chocolate goodies like York Peppermint Patties or mint M&Ms, then you will love the After 5 Shot. The combination of Irish cream and peppermint schnapps gives this drink a cool and refreshing taste that is perfect for any occasion.
After Five Shot
Yield: 1 Shot
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
After Five is a shooter cocktail that is composed of coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and peppermint schnapps.
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz. Irish Cream
- 0.5 oz. Rumple Minze
- 0.5 oz. Peppermint Liqueur
Instructions
- Chill a shot glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before making the shot.
- Pour the peppermint liqueur into the shot glass until it is about 1/3 full.
- Hold a spoon upside down over the shot glass, slightly above the peppermint liqueur layer.
- Slowly pour the coffee liqueur over the back of the bar spoon and into the shot glass until it is about 2/3 full. The spoon helps to prevent the layers from mixing by breaking the fall of the liquid and dispersing it over the previous layer.
- Hold the spoon upside down over the shot glass, slightly above the coffee liqueur layer.
- Slowly pour the Irish cream liqueur over the back of the spoon and into the shot glass until it reaches the top of the glass.
- Serve the shot immediately while it is still chilled.
Notes
There's no garnish for this shot.
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Ingredients
- 1 oz. Irish Cream
- 1 oz. Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps
- 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
Steps to Make the Drink
- Chill a shot glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before making the shot and grab whatever bar tools you’ll need.
- Pour the peppermint liqueur into the shot glass until it is about 1/3 full.
- Hold a bar spoon upside down over the shot glass, slightly above the peppermint liqueur layer.
- Slowly pour the coffee liqueur over the back of the spoon and into the shot glass until it is about 2/3 full. The spoon helps to prevent the layers from mixing by breaking the fall of the liquid and dispersing it over the previous layer.
- Hold the spoon upside down over the shot glass, slightly above the coffee liqueur layer.
- Slowly pour the Irish cream liqueur over the back of the spoon and into the shot glass until it reaches the top of the glass.
- Serve the shot immediately while it is still chilled.
Tools Needed
- Shaker
- Shot glass
Ingredients and Recommended Brands to Use
- Irish Cream: Irish cream is a cream-based liqueur that is made with Irish whiskey, cream, and other flavorings. Bailey’s Irish Cream is a popular brand that is often used in cocktails.
- Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps: Rumple Minze is a peppermint schnapps that is made with natural peppermint oil. It has a strong mint flavor and is perfect for adding a cool and refreshing taste to cocktails.
- Coffee Liqueur: Coffee liqueur is a sweet liqueur that is made with coffee beans, sugar, and other flavorings. Kahlua is probably the most popular brand of coffee liqueurs.
Drink Type: Shooter
Serving Size: 1.5 ounces
ABV: Approximately 24%
Tips for Making This Recipe
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, you can just add a bit more Rumple Minze to play with the ratios to see what you like the most.
- For a creamier texture, consider using a frother or blending the ingredients briefly before shaking, it makes a much creamier drink!
- Strain the mixture into the shot glass to remove any ice or debris.
How to Make the Drink
- To make the After Five drink, you will need a shaker, a shot glass, ice, Irish Cream, Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps, and coffee liqueur.
- First, fill the shaker with ice.
- Then, add 1 oz. Irish Cream, 1 oz. Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps, and 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture well to combine the ingredients.
- Next, strain the mixture into a presentation shot glass that has been chilled. This will remove any ice or debris from the mixture.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
Glass and Garnish
The best glass to use for the After Five drink is a shot glass and there is no garnish required for this drink.
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- Peppermint Patty: This shooter cocktail is made with peppermint schnapps and crème de cacao.
- Chocolate Mint Martini: This martini is made with vodka, crème de menthe, and chocolate liqueur.
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