Shots

Mother's Milk

Mother's Milk is a shot made with Goldschlager, Butterscotch Schnapps, and Milk. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Shot Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Shotalcoholic20% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

198 kcalCalories

20%ABV

17.7gSugar

23.7gCarbs

0.33Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 ozGoldschlagerUnknown
1 ozButterscotch schnappsUnknown
1 ozMilkUnknown

How to Make It

Shake over ice, strain.Shaken
Serves two.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Shot Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetCinnamonSpice

Supporting notes

ButterscotchCaramelHotRich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

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

Vegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Milk1 oz

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-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 July 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How should Mother's Milk be served?: Mother's 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.