Payday shot is the perfect shot to lighten up any of your occasions or end your sweet cravings in a shot. It is the easiest way to energize you and gives the refreshing taste you crave on weekdays. The combination of hazelnut and caramel flavors gives the best treat to your taste buds.
People looking for a fun drink should give it a try because of its divine taste. The drink can be easily made without creating any fuss and the ingredients used are readily available. So, what are you waiting for, gather your friends and get ready to raise a sweet toast.
Ingredients
- Caramel-flavored vodka — 1 oz.
- Crushed salty peanuts — for garnish.
- Butterscotch liqueur — 1 oz.
- Candy bar — peanut caramel, for garnish.
- Peanut butter whiskey — 1 oz.
- Chilled caramel — for topping.
Instructions
- First, prepare the shot glass by dripping the caramel sauce over the rim, sprinkling some crushed peanuts, and then placing the candy bar on top of the rim.
- Take a cocktail shaker and shake caramel vodka, ice, peanut butter whiskey, and butterscotch liqueur.
- Shake the mixture vigorously with ice in it for thirty seconds so that it cools.
- Use a strainer and strain the cocktail into the glass prepared earlier.
- Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Crushed peanuts — These peanuts not only give an appealing look to the shot and a salty taste to your shot, but also balance the amount of sweet taste in the shot. But if you are allergic to peanuts or don't like the taste of them, you can omit them or use any other crunchy and salty substitute like salted cashews which will give this shot a nuttier flavor.
- Caramel-flavored vodka — If you run out of caramel-flavored vodka, then don't worry. You can achieve the same taste by adding plain vodka with 1 tbsp. of caramel syrup or just using caramel liquor too.
- Peanut butter whiskey — If you are in the mood for a bit of an experiment or just want to change the flavor a bit, you can opt for almond flavor whiskey which gives you a nutty flavor. You have to adjust the sweetness of the shot by adding maple syrup according to your preference of sweetness.
Variations
- Coconut flavor payday shot — To add a bit of twist and a unique taste to your shot, use coconut rum.
- Spicy payday shot — Those who aren't fans of sweetness can try this variation by just adding a bit of cinnamon to have the spicy flavor they want.
- Chocolatey payday shot — For non-alcoholic and chocolatey flavor, try adding chocolate syrup to the shot.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker.
- Strainer.
- Shot glasses.
- Airtight container.
Storage
- If you have any leftovers, pour them into an airtight container and keep them in the freezer. This will increase the shelf life by a week.
Pro Tips
- Place your prepared shot glass in the freezer so that the caramel doesn't melt and stays on the rim of the glass.
- Make sure you shake the ingredients, not blend, so that all the ingredients are properly mixed.
