Have your cake and drink it too with this Chocolate Cake shot! Made with two types of liquor and served with a lemon wedge, this delicious shooter is a treat. While the recipe contains no chocolate ingredients, the flavor created mimics that of a decadent chocolate cake.
Quick and easy to mix up, Chocolate Cake Shots are sure to be a hit for your next party. Despite the name of the shooter, there are no chocolate ingredients in the recipe. With warm notes of hazelnut and a clean boozy vodka kick, a juicy tart lemon is the “icing on the cake”.
What’s in a Chocolate Cake Shot
- Hazlenut Liqueur. We prefer Frangelico which is one of the most common Hazlenut liqueurs.
- Vodka. For a shot or vodka-forward drink, it is important to use a good quality vodka. See your recommendations at all price points below. While the recipe calls for clear vodka, you could also use a vanilla or citrus vodka.
Vodka Recommendations
For top tier vodka, we recommend Grey Goose or Belvedere. A good mid-level choice is Grey Goose and the best low level vodka is Tito’s. Find a vodka in your budget that you don’t mind the flavor of.
How to Make a Chocolate Cake Shot
- Pour the Frangelico and vodka into a shot glass.
- Stir to combine.
- Drink the shot then suck on the lemon, enjoy!
Why is it Called a Chocolate Cake Shot
This recipe gets its name from the flavor of the shot, not the ingredients. Flavor chemistry at its finest, the ingredients combine to mimic the indulgence of chocolate cake (in liquid form of course) that we all know and love.
How to Pick Ripe Lemons
Look for a lemon with glossy skin, a bright yellow hue, and no wrinkled or squishy areas or blemishes.
Garnishing
While the shot doesn’t require a garnish itself, sucking on a sugary lemon after taking it is an important part of the flavor experience. Simply sprinkle sugar on a slice or lemon or dip the lemon in a shallow plate that has sugar on it. You could also rim the shot glass with sugar (swipe the slice of lemon around the rim of the glass first so the sugar sticks) and serve the slice of lemon plain.
Chocolate Cake Shot
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Frangelico liqueurs hazelnut liqueur
- 3/4 ounce Vodka
- lemon wedge sprinkled with sugar
Instructions
- Pour the Frangelico and vodka into a shot glass.
- Stir.
- Drink it and then suck on the lemon, enjoy!
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