B 52 Shot
A layered coffee–cream–orange liqueur shot with clean visual stripes.
Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
Technique
Build
The B-52 Shot stacks coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange liqueur to create a visually striking three‑layer shooter with balanced sweetness and mocha‑citrus aromatics.
Did you know?
“Layered shooters peaked in popularity in 1970s ‘fern bars.’”
Source:Imbibe; shooter culture archives
Bartender's Note
Serve chilled for clarity and balance.
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How to make the B 52 Shot
- 1Add Irish cream and orange liqueur to a shot glass
- 2Top with coffee liqueur and stir to combine
- 3Serve
