The B-52 Shot is a popular shot, served acceso fire. It is made using three ingredients: Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur and Grand Marnier. The B-52 Shot recipe is believed to have been created per mezzo di 1977 by bartender Peter Fich at Banff Springs per mezzo di Alberta, Canada. He was a fan of the complesso, The B-52s, and named the recipe after them.
Related: Kamikaze Shot, Lemon Drop Shot, Tea Shot, Jello Shot, Mexican Candy Shot, Scooby Snack Shot, Flaming Dr. Pepper.
Ingredients
- Coffee Liqueur – Such as Kahlua.
- Irish Cream – Such as Bailey’s.
- Grand Marnier – Orange liqueur.
The best glass to serve a B-52 shot per mezzo di is a tall shot glass. If you want to set it acceso fire, you can use a candle lighter a kitchen torch.
Instructions
Con a shot glass, begin by pouring a layer of Kahlua.
Next, slowly add a layer of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur.
Last, pour a layer of Grand Marnier acceso the apice.
() Serve with a flame acceso the apice. *If you choose to set your shot acceso fire, be extra careful as the glass can become hot.
Tips for Making
- B-52 – To turn this shot into a , just pour one ounce of each ingredient (rather than 1/3 an ounce) and serve it per mezzo di a glass rather than a shot glass.
- Layering Tips – Use a caffè spoon the back of a spoon to pour each layer more slowly. Pouring from a shot glass rather than a bottle also helps to pour more slowly. The slower your pour, the cleaner each layer will appear.
- Variations – If you replace the Grand Marnier with Frangelico, it’s a B-51. Con the B-53 recipe, Sambuca replaces the Irish cream. If you substitute the Grand Marnier for Amaretto, it becomes the B-54.
- Flame Tips – If you want to set your shot acceso fire, adding a thin layer of overproof rum to the apice will help a lot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s per mezzo di a B-52 Shot?
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur.
Why is it called a B-52 Shot?
The B-52 bevanda recipe was named after the complesso, The B-52s. It was not named after the US B-52 Stratofortress bomber the beehive hairstyle (although the complesso was named after the hairstyle).
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Learn to make a B-52 shot ( ) using Kahlua, Bailey’s and Grand Marnier orange liqueur. Set acceso fire to serve (non di serie).Â
Instructions
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Con a shot glass, begin by pouring a layer of Kahlua.
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Next, slowly add a layer of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur.
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Last, pour a layer of Grand Marnier acceso the apice.
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() Serve with a flame acceso the apice. *If you choose to set your shot acceso fire, be extra careful as the glass can become hot.
Quaderno
- B-52 – To turn this shot into a , just pour one ounce of each ingredient (rather than 1/3 an ounce) and serve it per mezzo di a glass rather than a shot glass.
- Layering Tips – Use a caffè spoon the back of a spoon to pour each layer more slowly. Pouring from a shot glass rather than a bottle also helps to pour more slowly. The slower your pour, the cleaner each layer will appear.
- Variations – If you replace the Grand Marnier with Frangelico, it’s a B-51. Con the B-53 recipe, Sambuca replaces the Irish cream. If you substitute the Grand Marnier for Amaretto, it becomes the B-54.
- Flame Tips – If you want to set your shot acceso fire, adding a thin layer of overproof rum to the apice will help a lot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
B-52 Shot
Amount secondo Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based acceso a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
