Payday Shot Recipe
Make this simple Payday Shot Recipe with peanut butter, caramel, Irish cream, and cream. A smooth, candy-inspired shot perfect for celebrations.
Equipment
- Shot glasses (chilled if possible)
- Cocktail shaker or small jar with a tight lid
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Small plate (for the rim)
- Spoon or butter knife
- Paper towel
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons caramel syrup or caramel liqueur
- 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
- 2 tablespoons vodka optional, for a stronger shot
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- Salted peanuts finely crushed (for rimming)
- Caramel sauce for rimming
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare the glasses first.
- Drizzle a little caramel sauce onto a small plate. On another plate, spread out the crushed salted peanuts.
Rim the shot glasses.
- Turn each glass upside down and dip the rim into the caramel sauce, then gently press it into the crushed peanuts. Set aside.
Mix the shot.
- Add peanut butter, caramel syrup, Irish cream, vodka (if using), and cream into a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake.
- Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until smooth and well combined.
Strain and serve.
- Strain into the prepared shot glasses and serve immediately.