Springbokkie Shot
A signature South African cocktail, created for the rugby team.
Sprinbokkie Shot
Ingredients (1 portion)
- 2 cl Crème de menthe – for example Bols Crème de Menthe but there are several others available
- 2 cl Irish Cream – for example Baileys Irish Cream
Category
Shots, South African Drinks
Technique:
Layering
Glass:
Shot glass
Step by Step South African Springbokkie Shot Recipe
Step 1
Pour the Creme de Menthe in a shot glass. For a stronger shot, pour more Creme de Menthe than in the recipe.
Step 2
Gently (so that the layers do not mix) pour the Irish Cream into the shot glass.
The Story Behind the Shot
The Springbokkie is a shot that is highly popular in South Africa. The South African national animal is the Sprinbok (Springbokkie means “little Springbok” in Afrikaans), and the colours of the drink are the national rugby teams colours.
Some say there is a ritual that should be performed before taking the shot. There are several versions of the ritual, but most revolve around showing how a Springbok looks in the wild (which means only South Africans really know how to do it).
