B-52 Shot

The B-52 Shot is a popular shot, served on 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 in 1977 by bartender Peter Fich at Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada. He was a fan of the band, The B-52s, and named the recipe after them.

Related: Kamikaze Shot, Lemon Drop Shot, Green 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 in is a tall shot glass. If you want to set it on fire, you can use a candle lighter or a kitchen torch.

Instructions

In 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 on the top.

(Optional) Serve with a flame on the top. *If you choose to set your shot on fire, be extra careful as the glass can become hot.

Tips for Making

• B-52 Cocktail – To turn this shot into a cocktail, just pour one ounce of each ingredient (rather than 1/3 an ounce) and serve it in a cocktail glass rather than a shot glass.
• Layering Tips – Use a bar spoon or 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. In 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 on fire, adding a thin layer of overproof rum to the top will help a lot.

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B-52 Shot

Learn to make a B-52 shot (or cocktail) using Kahlua, Bailey's and Grand Marnier orange liqueur. Set on fire to serve (optional). 

Course cocktail

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword B-52 cocktail, B-52 recipe, B-52 Shot

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 shot

Calories 92kcal

Author Elsie Larson

Equipment

• 1 shot glass

Ingredients

• ⅓ ounce Kahlua
• ⅓ ounce Bailey's Irish Cream
• ⅓ ounce Grand Marnier

Instructions

• In 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 on the top.
• (Optional) Serve with a flame on the top. *If you choose to set your shot on fire, be extra careful as the glass can become hot.

Notes

• B-52 Cocktail – To turn this shot into a cocktail, just pour one ounce of each ingredient (rather than 1/3 an ounce) and serve it in a cocktail glass rather than a shot glass.
• Layering Tips – Use a bar spoon or 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. In 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 on fire, adding a thin layer of overproof rum to the top will help a lot.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg