Sweet, creamy and exciting, the Blowjob shot is the perfect drink for you to go wild with at a party. This fun layered cocktail gets its notoriety from its spicy name, the way you drink it, and of course, its deliciousness! Let’s take a peek at the origins of this drink and find out how you can make your very own Blowjob shot at home.

What is a Blowjob shot and why is it so popular?
The Blowjob shot is a multi-layered cocktail with a relatively low-alcohol content and only uses three simple ingredients: Amaretto, Irish cream or coffee liqueur, topped with whipped cream.
Amaretto is an Italian liqueur that acts as the base of the cocktail. It has mild notes of sweet almond and nutty caramel, which don’t overpower the drink but add to it subtly. Sitting comfortably on top of the layer of Amaretto liqueur, we have Bailey’s Irish cream.
Irish cream is a drink made with a combination of cream, cocoa and Irish whiskey. It comes in 12 different flavours like mint chocolate and salted caramel, so don’t be afraid to experiment to find a flavour that best suits you. Finally, the Blowjob shot is topped with whipped cream to make the cocktail look aesthetically pleasing and give off a lascivious effect!
Coming into the cocktail scene with other provocatively-named drinks such as Sex on the Beach, Pornstar Martini, Angel’s Tit and the Leg Spreader, the Blowjob shot rose in popularity in the 80s and mid-90s. During this time, young drinkers saw the fun, silly sexualized names of the drinks as an anti-authoritarian opposition to drinks such as the Manhattan and the Old Fashion which were seen as classy and sophisticated. This rebellious attitude reflected the era in which the drinks were founded and thus, became their prime selling point.
How to drink a Blowjob shot?
The most intriguing part of the Blowjob shot experience is how we drink it. Traditionally, a Blowjob job shot is taken hands-free and tipped back in one go.
Simply keep your hands behind your back or sides, lean forward, pick up the full shot glass with your mouth, tilt your head back and bottoms up! That’s how the drink gets its name. This isn’t the easiest method to pull off, but with a bit of practice, you’ll get the hang of it.
As for the ladies, before slurping it down, ‘liptease’ the drink by licking the whipped cream off the top to give off some eye candy. It’s customary to do so if the drink was bought by someone else. A great way to keep the free drinks coming your way! The liptease is an effective pickup technique if you can pull it off with grace and sexiness.
Of course, it’s completely fine if you want to go with the more conventional route and pick up the drink by hand, the former method might not be for everyone. Whichever way you decide to enjoy your shot, you’re definitely in store for a delectable that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.
When is it best served?
Blowjob shots are one of the most highly requested drinks to be served at bachelorette parties, otherwise known as hen nights. This pre-wedding tradition is a night where the bride-to-be and her friends bid farewell to her maiden days and toast to a happily married life. What better way to commemorate the occasion than to down a shot of rich and creamy goodness!
BJ cocktail recipe
The ingredients used in the Blowjob shot complement well with each other. The drink combines the taste of coffee, cocoa, vanilla and almond nuts to give a flavour profile not too dissimilar to that of an almond nut latte. Here’s how you can make a Blowjob shot from the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz. Bols Amaretto liqueur
- 0.2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Whipped cream
Tools & Equipment
- Ocean Solo Shot Glass
- Bar spoons
Steps
- Pour the Amaretto into the shot glass.
- Gently layer the Irish cream over the Amaretto.
- Add some whipped cream on top as garnish.
A quick tip for layering
The separation of layers in a Blowjob shot can be visually astounding, yet achieving this might be difficult for novices unfamiliar with such bartending techniques. Layering drinks can be quite tricky at first. The key is to be very gentle and pour the Irish cream slowly over a bar spoon. Using a bar spoon allows for the liquid to be poured evenly.
As you form the distinct layers, pay close attention to ensure that the two layers don’t breach one another. The less-dense Irish cream will naturally float over the denser Amaretto liqueur. Layering requires a steady hand and a lot of patience to master. With time, you’ll be able to whip up perfect Blowjob cocktails that’ll wow all your friends at a party!
Blowjob shot variations
One of the best aspects of the Blowjob shot is that the recipe is malleable, and ingredients can be changed depending on your tastes. Here are a few variations of the original recipe.
Bols Creme de Cacao White
Chocolate enthusiasts rejoice because this is the perfect variation for you! Try switching out the Amaretto liqueur for 0.5 oz. of Creme de Cacao white. This sweet and aromatic liqueur gives off notes of vanilla and milk chocolate to the palate that will truly satisfy your sweet tooth.
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
The most common variation of the Blowjob shot swaps out Bols Amaretto for Kahlua Coffee liqueur. Kahlua Coffee liqueur adds a strong, caffeinated kick to your drink that is guaranteed to wake you up and give you that boost of energy you need to get you through your day.
Quebecer Banana Blowjob Cocktail
The Quebecer banana Blowjob shot is an entirely different and refreshing take on the Blowjob shot formula. It uses a mix of vodka, a banana liqueur such as Bols Creme de Bananes and cream which makes for a delightfully fruity experience as opposed to the original coffee and cream taste. However, despite its differences, how we consume it remains the same; with no hands!
Disaronno Amaretto
If you’re allergic to nuts but still want to enjoy this yummy cocktail, try using Disaronno Amaretto in your recipe. Disaronno liqueur is alcohol that does not use almond nuts during the distillation process but tastes virtually the same as Bols Amaretto, with a mild almond nut flavour profile. Therefore, Disaronno makes a good and inclusive substitute for the Bols Amaretto in your Blowjob shot.
The sleazy Blowjob shot is a delicious party shooter!
The Blowjob shot is a jack-of-all-trades, well-rounded drink that seems to succeed in many avenues. It’s a fun, easy-to-make, inexpensive and impressive party shooter drink that’s bound to make a few people cheekily snicker in delight when they hear its name. Whether you’re a bartender or an avid cocktail fan, this recipe would be a fantastic addition to your arsenal of cocktail mixes. So the next time you host a party, try your hand at making a batch of Blowjob shot cocktails for your guests. It’s a surefire way to please a crowd!