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 Baileys into a shot glass, then pour the Sambuca on top so that the two liquids do not mix. |
The Slippery Nipple is a layered cocktail shooter invented by Asra Arif of Queens 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
The Slippery Nipple was originally invented by Actress Asra Arif and Penny Lane of Queens while trying to invent a Halloween costume implementing a rubber nipple. 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". 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
To make the drink, one ounce of Irish cream liqueur is poured into a shot glass. It is then topped with ½ ounce of white sambuca. Some versions of the drink replace the sambuca with equal parts of anisette and peppermint schnapps.[1]
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
- ↑ Graham, Colleen. "Slippery Nipple (shooter)". About Food. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
External links
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