747 Shot
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 19.7% ABV ∙
The 747 Shot is a layered shot of coffee liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, and Irish cream, built in a shot glass without mixing. Coffee bitterness sits on the bottom, hazelnut sweetness rides the middle, and a creamy, dessert-like layer finishes it off on top.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Crème de Café liqueur 15 mlHazelnut liqueur 15 mlIrish cream liqueur 15 ml
Tips
- Pour in descending order of density: Crème de Café liqueur first, then hazelnut liqueur, then Irish cream, so each floats without piercing the layer below.
- Tilt the shot glass and pour each equal-part layer slowly over the back of a bar spoon to keep the three bands distinct.
- Wipe the spoon clean between each pour to avoid smearing liqueur down the glass wall and blurring the layer lines.
FAQ
What's in a 747 Shot?
Equal parts coffee liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, and Irish cream liqueur, layered in a shot glass rather than shaken or stirred. It comes in at roughly 133 calories and about 19.7% ABV, and is vegetarian-friendly.
How do you make a 747 Shot?
Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass first, then carefully layer the hazelnut liqueur on top, and finish with the Irish cream. Each liqueur is poured slowly so it floats on the one below instead of blending, giving three distinct layers.
Is a 747 Shot shaken or stirred?
Neither — it is layered, not shaken or stirred. The three liqueurs are poured one at a time in order of density so they sit in separate bands rather than combining into one mixed shot.
What glass is a 747 Shot served in?
A shot glass. Its small size and narrow shape help keep the three poured layers of coffee liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, and Irish cream visually distinct.
What is a Kahlúa and Baileys shot called?
A shot combining a coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa with Irish cream is often called a 747 Shot when a hazelnut liqueur is layered in as the third component. Without the hazelnut liqueur, a simple coffee-liqueur-and-Irish-cream combination is more commonly known by other names, such as a Mudslide when shaken with vodka and cream.
