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Jessica Pinney

Published

Oct. 2, 2022

Updated

Jul. 6, 2023

This tootsie roll shot tastes exactly like the classic chocolate candy. You only new two common bar ingredients to make this delicious chocolate shot!

A single shot glass on a white background filled with a brown tootsie roll shot. A piece of candy sits in front.

Tootsie rolls are a classic American candy. Despite what you might think, rather than being actual chocolate, it’s actually a chocolate-flavored taffy. 

This shot recreates the flavor of a tootsie roll with just two ingredients – one alcohol and one mixer.

It’s a great choice for chocolate lovers who want a low ABV shot. For other options, try a Neapolitan shot or a Thin mint shot. 

Ingredients

A bottle of Kahlua next to a bottle of orange juice in front of a white background.
  • Kahlua – Kahlua brings notes of chocolate and coffee. I don’t recommend substituting it with another coffee liqueur. 
  • Orange Juice – The acidity of OJ works to mute the coffee notes and accentuate the chocolate notes of the Kahlua. I recommend using a pulp-free version.

How To Make

A two photo collage showing the steps to make a tootsie roll shot.
  1. Add Kahlua and orange juice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until combined. 
  2. Strain into shot glasses.

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Two shot glasses filled with brown tootsie roll shots on a white background.

Tips

  1. No cocktail shaker? Shake with a mason jar with a lid, or pour ingredients directly into shot glasses and stir with a bar spoon.
  2. Want to make this a cocktail instead of a shot? Double the recipe below and serve it in a highball glass. 

Variations

The most common variation of the tootsie roll shot is adding a splash or two of grape pucker or cherry pucker. This helps to add a little depth to the flavor. 

Another variation uses equal parts vodka, OJ, and Kailua. 

A single shot glass filled with brown tootsie roll shot sits on a white background with tootsie roll candies.

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Tootsie Roll Shot

A two ingredient shot that tastes like tootsie roll candy.
5 from 2 votes
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A single shot glass on a white background filled with a brown tootsie roll shot. A piece of candy sits in front.
Prep Time: 2 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 2 minutes mins
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Kahlua
  • 1.5 oz Orange Juice

Instructions

  • Add Kahlua and orange juice to a cocktail shaker along with a few cubes of ice.
  • Shake for 10-15 seconds, then strain into two shot glasses.
Author: Jessica Pinney
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2 responses

  1. Sam
    October 18, 2022

    5 stars
    One of my favorite shots ever. I add a little bit of grape pucker to mine.

    Reply
  2. Kelsey S
    December 6, 2022

    5 stars
    How does this shot taste exactly like a tootsie roll??!?

    Reply

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