Irish Frog Shooter

This Irish Frog Shooter is a layered cocktail shot perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The combination of Midori Melon Liqueur and Baileys Irish Cream is excellent.

Irish Frog Shooter

This layered shot is easy to make if you slowly pour the liqueur. This frog shot has only two ingredients, making it great for parties.

We hope this St Patrick's Day gives you the luck of the Irish and helps you have a fantastic time! Check out these great Irish Toasts to say while celebrating with this layered St. Patrick's Day shot!

This green cocktail tastes like a creamy melon with a combination of Midori and Baileys.

Ingredients Needed

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients for making an epic Irish Frog Shot! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Midori Melon Liqueur
• Baileys Irish Cream

Equipment Needed

• 2-Ounce Shot Glass - Shot glasses with a tall, straight shape work best for this shot recipe. They help create distinct lines across the layers and are the easiest to pour into.
• Bar Spoon/Small Spoon: Make sure the spoon fits the inner part of the shot glass so you can pour over it. 
• We use OXO Measured Jiggers to make layered drinks. They are easy to hold and pour perfectly.

How to make an Irish Flag Shot

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Pour Midori Melon Liqueur into the shot glass. Aim to pour in the middle of the glass so the Midori does not get on the side of the glass and to achieve the distinct layers of this cocktail shot. 

Slowly pour the Baileys Irish Cream over the back of a bartending spoon. The Baileys will layer on top of the Midori.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: 

We do not suggest preparing this cocktail shot beforehand, as you will lose the layers that add to the presentation.

This shot will taste the best if you chill the Baileys Irish Cream and Midori Melon Liqueur before use.

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

A small spoon will work if you don't have a bartending spoon. Check that the spoon fits inside the shot glass and can pour in the layers of your Irish Frog Shot.

We made this recipe with Midori Melon Liqueur de Menthe and Baileys Irish Cream, but you can use any green melon liqueur and Irish cream you enjoy the taste of.

We even have a homemade Irish cream if you want to go the DIY route for this ingredient.

Vegetarian Option: All of the ingredients in this recipe are vegetarian-friendly.

Vegan Option:

Midori is confirmed to be a vegan-friendly liqueur.

Baileys contains dairy. If you are vegan or make this layered shooter for vegan friends, Baileys has Baileys Almande, a dairy-free alternative made with vegan-friendly vanilla and almonds.

Gluten-Free:

Midori is on Celiac.com’s list of gluten-free liqueurs. However, gluten-free drinkers should use a gluten-free alternative to Baileys, as Baileys does not guarantee that its products are gluten-free.

Alcohol-Free Option:

Replace the Midori and Baileys Irish Cream with NA alternatives to make alcohol-free Irish Frog shots.

Larger Group/More Servings:

You must make each Irish Frog Shot individually to give everyone a perfectly layered shot. Plan extra time if you are making these shots for a party.

Sugar-Free:

Each Irish Frog Shooter contains 12 grams of sugar.

Melon liqueur and Irish cream do not have sugar-free alcoholic substitutes you can buy at the store, but we have seen sugar-free recipes online if you don’t want NA substitutes and are willing to make the ingredients.

 

Tips for the Best Irish Frog Shot

• A slightly different Irish Frog Shot called the Fallen Frog, Mangled Frog, or Squashed Frog includes a bit of grenadine to appear like a poor bloody frog. 

What to Serve with an Irish Frog Shot

The Irish Frog Shot combines Midori Melon Liqueur and Baileys Irish Cream for a fantastic layered shot for a St. Patrick’s Day brunch, daytime party, or dinner. Guests will love the layered look! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

Sides: Guinness Beer Cheese Dip, Celtic Knot Rolls, Guinness Glazed Pecans, Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon, 3 Ingredient Guinness Beer Bread, Crock Pot Reuben Dip

Main Dishes: CrockPot Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage, Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie, Crock Pot Guinness Braised Short Ribs, CrockPot Guinness Beef Stew

Desserts: Guinness Chocolate Balls, Lucky Charms Treats, Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake, Guinness Chocolate Cake Pops, Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes, Watergate Salad

Drinks: Irish Breakfast Shot, Broken Down Golf Cart Shot, Fuzzy Leprechaun Cocktail, Incredible Hulk Drink, Irish Flag Shot, Guinness and Cider Beer Cocktail

When to Serve

• Spring
• Brunch
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Irish Party
• Dinner
• After-Dinner Drink

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