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Experience the irresistible allure of the Tootsie Roll Shot! This iconic drink fuses the luscious, chocolate-infused essence of Khalua with the velvety caress of orange juice and creme de cacao. Immerse yourself in a world of luxurious delight as these flavors meld together, crafting a mesmerizing taste sensation.
The Tootsie Roll shot is not only a nostalgic candy it evokes warm memories just like the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot or the Oatmeal Cookie Shot. It’s fun to serve at parties!
What is a Tootsie Roll Shot made of?
A Tootsie Roll Shot is a delightful cocktail that brings together three key ingredients: Kahlúa, orange juice, and Crème de Cacao.
Kahlúa serves as the foundation of this drink, infusing it with a rich and robust coffee flavor, along with a subtle sweetness that mimics the essence of a Tootsie Roll candy. To balance the coffee’s depth and add a refreshing twist, orange juice is introduced, lending a zesty and citrusy note that complements the Kahlúa. Finally, Crème de Cacao, available in both dark and white variations, imparts a velvety chocolate richness, rounding out the cocktail’s sweetness and providing that unmistakable Tootsie Roll candy resemblance.
Ingredients Needed
Most Tootsie Roll Shots consist of a blend of Kahlúa, a coffee liqueur, and orange juice. These two ingredients create a delicious coffee and orange-flavored cocktail reminiscent of the classic Tootsie Roll candy. However, some variations of the Tootsie Roll Shot include an additional ingredient, Crème de Cacao, to add a rich and creamy chocolate undertone to the drink, enhancing its resemblance to the iconic candy. This optional addition gives the cocktail an extra layer of flavor complexity and sweetness.
- Orange Juice – The orange juice serves to balance and brighten the cocktail. It adds a refreshing citrusy note that complements the rich coffee flavor of Kahlúa.
- Kahlúa – Kahlúa provides the foundational coffee flavor and a subtle sweetness. It is the primary ingredient that imparts the essence of a Tootsie Roll candy.
- Creme de Cacao – Crème de Cacao is an optional ingredient. When included, it adds a creamy and chocolatey richness to the cocktail, enhancing its sweetness and depth of flavor.
You can elevate your Tootsie Roll Shot experience by coating the rim of each shot glass. To achieve this, you’ll need chocolate frosting and sprinkles. This creative touch adds a delightful visual and textural element to the drink, enhancing its overall presentation and indulgence.
How to Make a Tootsie Roll Shot
- Coat the rim in frosting. Apply a small quantity of frosting evenly to the rim of the shot glass. Alternatively, you can spread the frosting on a flat surface and gently dip the glass rim into it.
- Dredge the rim in sprinkles. Dip the frosted rim of the shot glass into the chocolate sprinkles, ensuring the entire edge is coated.
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Fill a shaker with ice and add Khalúa, orange juice, and Creme de Cacao (if using) to the shaker. Shake the shaker vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glasses.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Does Khalúa go bad? Kahlúa, like many other liqueurs, has a long shelf life and does not go bad in the sense that it becomes unsafe to consume. However, its flavor and quality can deteriorate over time, about 4 years.
- Garnish with a Tootsie Roll. Another garnish option is to add an actual tootsie roll to a cocktail pick and stick it into the shot.
- What does a Tootsie Roll shot taste like? A Tootsie Roll Shot boasts a flavor profile reminiscent of the classic Tootsie Roll candy. It features a rich and chocolatey sweetness akin to the candy’s cocoa flavor, complemented by subtle coffee undertones.
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Tootsie Roll Shot Recipe
Equipment
- Shot Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Khalúa coffee liqueur
- 3/4 ounce Orange Juice
- 1/2 ounce Creme de Cacao
Garnish
- Chocolate Frosting optional
- Chocolate Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Coat the rim in frosting. Apply a small quantity of frosting evenly to the rim of the shot glass. Alternatively, you can spread the frosting on a flat surface and gently dip the glass rim into it.
- Dredge the rim in sprinkles. Dip the frosted rim of the shot glass into the chocolate sprinkles, ensuring the entire edge is coated.
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Fill a shaker with ice and add Khalúa, orange juice, and Creme de Cacao (if using) to the shaker. Shake the shaker vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glasses.
Notes
- Does Khalúa go bad? Kahlúa, like many other liqueurs, has a long shelf life and does not go bad in the sense that it becomes unsafe to consume. However, its flavor and quality can deteriorate over time, about 4 years.
- Garnish with a Tootsie Roll. Another garnish option is to add an actual tootsie roll to a cocktail pick and stick it into the shot.
- What does a Tootsie Roll shot taste like? A Tootsie Roll Shot boasts a flavor profile reminiscent of the classic Tootsie Roll candy. It features a rich and chocolatey sweetness akin to the candy’s cocoa flavor, complemented by subtle coffee undertones.
