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IRA Whiskey Shot Recipe

Published: Mar 2, 2020 by Marye

Get ready for St. Patricks Day with this layered IRA whiskey shot made with Jameson, Bailey's, and Kahlua.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 3 minutes minutes
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A closeup of the layers in an IRA shot.
IRA Whiskey shot with text overlay for Pinterest.

It takes a little practice to get the layers in this Bailey's shooter just right but I'll show you how! Don't want to mess with it? Try this simple, 2 ingredient whiskey shot instead.

This recipe is meant for people over 21 years old. Please drink responsibly.

Layered Bailey's shooter, made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua, and Bailey's in a glass.
Jameson, Kahlua, and Bailey's shot - beautifully layered in the glass.
Table of Contents
  • 🗝️ Key takeaways
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • ❤️ Tips
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

🗝️ Key takeaways

This is so good!

I like quick and easy and there is nothing quicker or easier than this IRA whiskey shot. The best thing about shooters made with Bailey's is that they are so creamy- there's no burn on the way down!

Yep - it's a girlie drink.

The whole deal behind these is that supposedly if you pour the alcohol in the glass in the right order it will fizz and sort of boil up in a cool sort of way.

I am here to tell you that I made several and not one fizzed. Not even once.

They were still really, really good.

🧾 Ingredients

  • Kahlua
  • Irish whiskey
  • Bailey's Irish Cream

Kahlua, Bailey's, and Jameson Irish whiskey are poured in layers in a shot glass. I always think of these kinds of drinks as being for dessert but there is no reason they can't start out the party, too.

  1. Add the Bailey's to the shot glass.
  2. Place an upside down spoon in the glass and add the Kahlua.
  3. Carefully add the Jameson in the same way.

You can also just blend this Bailey's shooter together and dump it in a strong cup of coffee for a delicious Irish coffee! It's heavenly!

❤️ Tips

Expert Tip: This layered Bailey's shot is easiest to make if everything is at room temperature.

  • Make these where you plan on serving them - don't carry them in from the kitchen. The more they get jostled around the more the layers blend together.
  • Once they're poured the layers will continue to separate for a few minutes.
  • You can't really make them very far ahead of time.

📚 Related recipes

Here are a couple more cocktail recipes I think you'll love serving!

  • Jameson Irish Redhead Cocktail is a sparkly pinkish drink that is light and refreshing. It's made with lemon, lime, grenadine, and Irish Whiskey.
  • Green Margarita is a beautiful emerald color rimmed in gold. It's got a sweet tropical flavor but don't let this Irish whiskey cocktail fool you! It packs a punch!
  • Bailey's Irish Temper is a spiced rum & Bailey's coffee recipe that's absolutely amazing for brunch or for late night sipping.

📖 Recipe

A closeup of the layers in an IRA shot.

IRA Whiskey Shooter Recipe

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Get ready for St. Patricks Day with this layered IRA whiskey shot made with Jameson, Bailey's, and Kahlua.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Servings:1
Calories:88
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • ½ ounce Bailey's Irish Cream
  • ¼ ounce Kahlua
  • ¼ ounce Jameson Irish Whiskey

Instructions

  • Carefully add the Bailey's to a shot glass.
  • Flip a spoon over and place it in the shot glass.
  • Pour the Kahlua carefully down the back of the spoon into the glass.
  • Now add the Jameson Irish whiskey in the same way.
  • Don't move the shots around too much or the layers will muddle.

Notes

  • This is easiest to make if everything is at room temperature.
  • Make these where you plan on serving them - don't carry them in from the kitchen. The more they get jostled around the more the layers blend together.
  • Once they're poured the layers will continue to separate for a few minutes.
  • You can't really make them very far ahead of time or they will blend.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1shot | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

Originally published March 21, 2015. Last updated March 2, 2020 for better images and readability.

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  1. Anne says

    March 16, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    4 stars
    The picture shows the Kahlua on the bottom. The Bailey's in the middle and the Jameson on the top. Not as directions written.

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