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B-52

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Posted: 01/21/22

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The B-52 is a shot with creamy, rich layers made with Baileys, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua. Rather than mixing, the liqueurs are poured strategically to layer which creates a drink that is appealing to the eye and your taste buds. The combination of coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange makes it go down smooth.

4 glasses of B-52 with bottles of Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier in the background

The ingredients layer because of their difference in density, talk about a yummy adult science lesson! The pairing of coffee cream and sweet orange is hard to resist.

B-52 Cocktail Ingredients

The three ingredients needed for a B-52 shot are coffee liqueur like Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier, an orange-flavored liqueur. You will need just shy of an ounce of each liqueur for one shot. They compliment each other so well in this recipe and are sure to be a hit at your next get-together.

man's hand pouring bottle of Kahlua into a shot glass to create a B-52 cocktail recipe with bottles of Baileys and Grand Marnier in the background

How to Make a B-52 Cocktail

The secret to the layered effect? The back of a spoon! By pouring each ingredient over the back of a spoon into the glass, they will each float in even layers.

  1. Pour Kahlua into the shot glass first
  2. Gently pour Baileys over the back of a spoon into the glass next
  3. Lastly, carefully pour Grand Marnier over the back of the spoon to complete the trifecta
man's hand pouring bottle of Bailey's over a spoon into a shot glass of B-52 ingredients with bottles of Grand Marnier and Kahlua in the background
pouring bottle of Grand Marnier over a spoon into a shot glass of B-52 ingredients with bottles of Kahlua and Baileys in the background

How to Serve

Serve your B-52 cocktail in a shot glass or small glass tumbler. Since the drink is not shaken or served over ice, it’s best to use chilled ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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4 glasses of B-52 shots with bottles of Grand Marnier, Baileys and Kahlua in the background
4 glasses of B-52 shots with bottles of Grand Marnier, Baileys and Kahlua in the background
5 from 1 vote

B-52 Cocktail

Serves: 1 shot
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
The B-52 is a shot of creamy, rich layers made with Baileys, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua creating a drink that is appealing to the eye and your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 ounce Kahlua
  • 2/3 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
  • 2/3 ounce Grand Marnier

Instructions

  • Add Kahlua to the shot glass first.
  • Carefully add the Baileys next to the glass.
  • Last add the Grand Marnier to the top of the shot glass.
  • Enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
4 glasses of B-52 shots with bottles of Grand Marnier, Baileys and Kahlua in the background

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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  1. Andrea says

    5 stars
    This looks yummy!

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