B-52

Ingredients

• ½ Part 15 ml ½ oz Kahlúa
• ½ Part 15 ml ½ oz Cream Liqueur
• ½ Part 15 ml ½ oz Triple Sec

How to make a B-52

1. Grab a shot glass, a jigger, and a bar spoon.
2. Pour some Kahlúa into the shot glass – fill it up to one third.
3. Take your bar spoon and put its back on the edge of the glass. Slowly pour cream liqueur onto the spoon so it slides into the glass and creates the second layer.
4. Repeat the same process as step three, but this time with triple sec. Be super careful so you get a perfect third layer on top.

Story about B-52

This drink screams fun, comes packed with a punch, and can light a fire inside you just when you need it! It's been around since the groovy 70s and it's still one of the most popular shots out there! If anyone tells you it was named after a bomber, they're pulling your leg. It was actually named after the funky rock band.


The key players here are Kahlua, a rich coffee liqueur, cream liqueur for some smooth sweetness, and triple sec which is an orange-flavored kicker. What makes this drink stand out, though, is its three distinct layers, each one offering a different taste sensation - it's an amazing visual cocktail drama!

FAQ:
Q: Can you make a B-52 without a layered effect?
A: Sure, if you don't have time for the layering drama, just toss all ingredients together in the shot glass. You'll get the same kick but without the visual treat.
Q: How do you layer a B-52 shot?
A: The magic here is all in the bar spoon. Pour each ingredient slowly over the back of the spoon right above the glass. It helps create those smooth, separate layers! Be sure to do it carefully, and in the right order, otherwise the layers will split! Don’t be afraid to try and fail though - no matter how it looks, it’s still gonna taste good.