B52
The B52 is a coffee-flavoured, sweet shot made with Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream and Grand Marnier. It is layered and served in a shot glass, about 26% ABV.
- Method
- Layered
- Glass
- Shot glass
- Served
- Shot
- Strength
- About 26% ABV
- Family
- Shot
- Flavour
- Coffee, sweet
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 20mlKahlúa
- 20mlBaileys Irish Cream
- 20mlGrand Marnier
How to make it
- Layer ingredients in order in a shot glass.
- Can be served flaming.
Tip: Pour each layer slowly over the back of a bar spoon, heaviest first.
About the B52
Usually credited to Peter Fich at the Banff Springs Hotel in Canada in 1977. He named drinks after bands he liked, so it's named for The B-52's, who took their name from a beehive hairdo nicknamed after the bomber.
Missing something?
- No Baileys Irish Cream? Use RumChata (Rum, cinnamon and vanilla instead of whiskey and cocoa; avoid acidic mixtures)
- No Grand Marnier? Use Triple Sec (Lighter and brighter)
All swaps for Baileys Irish Cream and Grand Marnier
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