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Mother's Milk

Served in a Shot Glass

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

How to Make It

  1. Shake over ice, strain.Shaken
  2. 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

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

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

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

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.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mother's Milk?
The Mother's Milk is a shot made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 20.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 198 calories.
What does a Mother's Milk taste like?
Mother's Milk has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Cinnamon, Spice, Butterscotch. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Mother's Milk?
Mother's Milk pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Mother's Milk?
The Mother's Milk has an ABV of approximately 20.0%. That's approximately 0.33 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 198 kcal, 17.7g sugar, 23.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Mother's Milk?
If you enjoy Mother's Milk, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
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.
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 Mother's 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.