Beam Me Up Scotty Shot

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 10/19/21
Beam Me Up Scotty Shooter
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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 shot
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
218 Calories
0g Fat
23g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 11mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A Star Trek fan had to have created this Beam Me Up Scotty shooter. It's an interesting mix of coffee, banana, and Irish cream liqueurs that create a smooth, creamy shot.

There are a few variations of this shooter and it is also often layered directly in the shot glass. Coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlua) on the bottom and Irish cream (e.g. Baileys) on the top, with the banana liqueur in between. If you decide to layer the ingredients rather than blend them together, make sure to refrigerate the ingredients and chill the glass first, before attempting to make the layers. 

Go boldly forth and give the Beam Me Up Scotty shooter a try. While these shooters should be made up one at a time, it is a great conversation piece to serve at parties and get-togethers.

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Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a cocktail shaker, pour the liqueurs—coffee, banana, and Irish creme, and then fill it with ice.

  3. Shake well.

  4. Strain it into a shot glass.

  5. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • It is fairly easy to make homemade Irish Creme. All that's required are a few ingredients and a blender.
  • Homemade Coffee Liqueur can also be made at home but requires a bit more time to prepare, as it needs an infusion time of 10 days along with straining through cheesecloth before it's ready to drink.

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How Strong is the Beam Me Up Scotty Shot?

When you shake this shot up it will be a little weaker than if you choose to layer the ingredients. The dilution from the ice makes a big difference, but both are still relatively mild shooters.

  • Layered Beam Me Up Scotty: 22 percent ABV (44 proof) 
  • Shaken Beam Me Up Scotty: 16 percent ABV (32 proof)

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