B 52 Shot
A layered coffee–cream–orange liqueur shot with clean visual stripes.
Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
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.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
- • 0.5 oz Irish cream
- • 0.5 oz orange liqueur
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.
How to make the B 52 Shot
- 11) Layer the liqueurs carefully using a bar spoon.
