Description
A fun and boozy take on breakfast, Pancake Shots combine whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, orange juice, and maple-glazed bacon to deliver the nostalgic flavors of a pancake breakfast in a party-ready form. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as a unique cocktail treat, these shots are quick to make and endlessly customizable for all tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 strips thinly sliced bacon, halved
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 oz. chilled whiskey
- 2 oz. chilled butterscotch schnapps
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Maple-Glazed Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, turning halfway through (about 7 minutes). Brush each strip generously with maple syrup and cook for an additional 30 seconds until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Assemble the Shots: Fill four shot glasses with 1 oz. whiskey each, then top each with 0.5 oz. butterscotch schnapps. In another four shot glasses, pour freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each orange juice shot with a strip of maple-glazed bacon. To enjoy, take a whiskey-and-schnapps shot, chase it with orange juice, and finish with a bite of bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian-friendly option, substitute bacon with maple-glazed candied nuts or vegan bacon strips.
- Substitute whiskey with rum or a non-alcoholic alternative for a mocktail version.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for the best flavor, but store-bought works in a pinch.
- Leftover bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop and assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake shot combo (2 shots + bacon strip)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pancake Shots, whiskey shots, maple bacon cocktails, brunch drinks