The B-52 Shot is a popular shot served on fire. It is made with three ingredients: coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and Grand Marnier. The recipe for the B-52 Shot is believed to have been created in 1977 by Peter Fitch, a bartender at the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada. He was a fan of the band The B-52s and named the recipe after the band.
Related: Kamikaze Shot, Lemon Drop Shot, Green Tea Shot, Jelly Shot, Mexican Candy Shot, Scooby Snack Shot, Flaming Dr Pepper.
material
- Coffee liqueur – Kahlua etc.
- Irish Cream – Baileys et al.
- Grand Marnier – Orange liqueur.
What is the best glass to serve a B-52 shot in? tall shot glassIf you want to light a fire, use a candle lighter or Kitchen torch.
Instructions
Pour a single layer of Kahlua into a shot glass.
Next, slowly pour in a layer of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur.
Finally, pour the Grand Marnier on top.
(Optional) Light the top and serve. *Please be especially careful when lighting the shot as the glass may become hot.
Tips on how to make it
- B-52 Cocktail – To turn this shot into a cocktail, pour out 1 ounce of each ingredient (instead of 1/3 ounce) and serve in a cocktail glass instead of a shot glass.
- Layering tips – Use a bar spoon or the back of a spoon to pour each layer slowly. Pour from a shot glass instead of a bottle to allow for a slower pour. The slower you pour, the neater each layer will look.
- variation – Substitute Grand Marnier for Frangelico and you have a B-51. In the B-53 recipe, replace the Irish Cream with Sambuca. Substitute Grand Marnier for Amaretto and you have a B-54.
- Flame Tips – If you want to light your shot, a thin layer of overproof rum on the top will help.
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FAQ
What’s in a B-52 shot?
Kahlua coffee liqueur, Baileys Irish cream, Grand Marnier orange liqueur.
Why is it called the B-52 shot?
The B-52 drink recipe is named after the band “The B-52s,” not after the American B-52 Stratofortress bomber or the beehive hairstyle (although the band was named after the hairstyle).
Free Popular Recipe Guide
Learn how to make a B-52 shot (or cocktail) with Kahlua, Baileys, and Grand Marnier orange liqueurs, then light it and serve (optional).
Instructions
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Pour a single layer of Kahlua into a shot glass.
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Next, slowly pour in a layer of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur.
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Finally, pour the Grand Marnier on top.
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(Optional) Light the top and serve. *Please be especially careful when lighting the shot as the glass may become hot.
Note
- B-52 Cocktail – To turn this shot into a cocktail, pour out 1 ounce of each ingredient (instead of 1/3 ounce) and serve in a cocktail glass instead of a shot glass.
- Layering tips – Use a bar spoon or the back of a spoon to pour each layer slowly. Pour from a shot glass instead of a bottle to allow for a slower pour. The slower you pour, the neater each layer will look.
- variation – Substitute Grand Marnier for Frangelico and you have a B-51. In the B-53 recipe, replace the Irish Cream with Sambuca. Substitute Grand Marnier for Amaretto and you have a B-54.
- Flame Tips – If you want to light your shot, a thin layer of overproof rum on the top will help.
nutrition
Nutrition facts
B-52 shot
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value*
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We encourage you to use your own nutrition calculator if desired.
Source: A Beautiful Mess – abeautifulmess.com
