Blow Job

The Blow Job shot belongs to an era of provocatively named cocktails dating back to the 1980s and ’90s. By the time this layered shot appeared on the scene, bartenders had been making fun cocktails and shooters for several years, perhaps none more popular than the Sex on the Beach. Most of these drinks were characterized more by their lascivious names than their quality, but their appeal was widespread.

Making the Blow Job shot just requires three ingredients: amaretto, Irish cream, and whipped cream. It is also comparatively low in alcohol. The whipped cream is used as a topping after the Irish cream has been placed on the amaretto.

It is intended to be tipped back all at once. Of course, you can pick it up with your hands. That is the simplest and least untidy option. However, the shot is usually taken without using your hands. The drinker in this instance places their hands at their sides or behind their back, lifts up the full shot glass in their mouth, and tilts their head back to finish it.

Whichever route you choose for imbibing the cocktail, the shot is sweet and creamy. So, pour a round the next time you’re entertaining a crowd—it’s difficult to have a bad time when Blow Job shots are on the menu.

• 1/2 ounce amaretto liqueur
• 1/5 ounce Irish cream liqueur
• Whipped cream, to top

1. Pour the amaretto into a shot glass.
2. Layer the Irish cream on top of the amaretto by slowly pouring it over a spoon.
3. Top with the whipped cream without mixing.