Name: Cherry Rose Mudslide Shots
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 0.5 oz coffee liqueur – Kahlúa is ideal, but feel free to swap with Tia Maria for a lighter taste.; 0.5 oz Tequila Rose – a strawberry cream liqueur that brings silky texture. You can substitute with Baileys Strawberries & Cream for a slightly richer flavor.; 0.5 oz half‑and‑half – or use heavy cream if you prefer a thicker layer.; Ice – to chill both glass and shaker.; 1 maraschino cherry – for a classic, elegant garnish.; Use almond milk creamers or coconut cream if you want a dairy‑free version.; To reduce calories, try light cream or fat‑free half‑and‑half.; Going alcohol‑free? Replace coffee liqueur with coffee syrup and layer with strawberry milk.

Description

Cherry Rose Mudslide Shots rely on just a few key elements for their sweet, creamy, coffee-and-strawberry harmony. Here’s what you need:

Ingredients

0.5 oz coffee liqueur – Kahlúa is ideal, but feel free to swap with Tia Maria for a lighter taste.
0.5 oz Tequila Rose – a strawberry cream liqueur that brings silky texture. You can substitute with Baileys Strawberries & Cream for a slightly richer flavor.
0.5 oz half‑and‑half – or use heavy cream if you prefer a thicker layer.
Ice – to chill both glass and shaker.
1 maraschino cherry – for a classic, elegant garnish.

Here are a few smart substitution ideas:

Use almond milk creamers or coconut cream if you want a dairy‑free version.
To reduce calories, try light cream or fat‑free half‑and‑half.
Going alcohol‑free? Replace coffee liqueur with coffee syrup and layer with strawberry milk.

Instructions

1. Chill the shot glass: Place your shot glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes to help keep the layers neat and visually striking.

2. Shake the cream layer: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Tequila Rose and half-and-half. Shake well until the mixture is cold and slightly thickened.

3. Layer the shot: Pour the coffee liqueur into the bottom of the chilled shot glass. Then, using the back of a spoon, slowly pour the strawberry cream mixture on top to create beautiful layers.

4. Garnish: Top with a maraschino cherry, either on a cocktail pick or placed gently on the rim.

5. Serve immediately: These shots are best enjoyed fresh, while cold and perfectly layered.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min