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Baby Guinness

A tiny stout‑lookalike shot using coffee liqueur and cream.

Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
Technique
Layer

The Baby Guinness layers Irish cream over coffee liqueur to resemble a tiny pint of stout, delivering sweet, creamy flavor.

A Baby Guinness shot with foam‑like cream layer.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“A pub favorite in Ireland and the UK.”

Source:Irish pub histories

Bartender's Note

Serve chilled for clarity and balance.

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How to make the Baby Guinness

  1. 1Pour coffee liqueur into a shot glass as the base
  2. 2Slowly Irish cream over the back of a bar spoon to keep the bands distinct
  3. 3Serve

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