Shots

Chocolate Milk

Served in a Shot Glass

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Shotalcoholic11.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

90 kcalCalories

11.5%ABV

9.2gSugar

11.5gCarbs

0.29Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1/2 shotChocolate liqueurLiqueur Modifier
1/2 shotMilkDairy Or Cream
1 dashAmarettoLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Put the milk in the bottom, pour the Liquer on top and add the dash of amaretto.Pour
Do not mix.
SLAM IT!

How to Serve

Glass: Shot Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Vanilla

Supporting notes

Almond Chocolate Cocoa Nutty Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.
PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Winter / CozySuggested from its chocolate notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Milk1/2 shot

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Amaretto1 dash

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Chocolate Milk?: The Chocolate Milk is a shot made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 11.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 90 calories.
What does a Chocolate Milk taste like?: Chocolate Milk has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Vanilla, Almond, Chocolate. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Chocolate Milk?: Chocolate Milk pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Chocolate Milk?: The Chocolate Milk has an ABV of approximately 11.5%. That's approximately 0.29 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 90 kcal, 9.2g sugar, 11.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Chocolate Milk typically served?: Chocolate Milk is often suggested for Dessert, Party, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Chocolate Milk?: If you enjoy Chocolate Milk, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Chocolate Milk be served?: Chocolate Milk is best served chilled in a shot glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Chocolate Milk with other shots. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.