A.B.C. Shot
A sweet and creamy cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 27.8% ABV ∙
The A.B.C. Shot is a layered shot of amaretto, Irish cream, and cognac, named for their initials: Amaretto, Baileys, Cognac.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Refrigerate all ingredients
- Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Amaretto liqueur 15 mlIrish cream liqueur 15 mlCognac 15 ml
Tips
- Pour the amaretto first, then run the Irish cream and then the cognac over a bar spoon held just above the surface, so the layers stay apart.
FAQ
What is an A.B.C. shot?
A layered shot of equal parts amaretto, Irish cream, and cognac, served cold and drunk in one go, so the almond, cream, and brandy notes arrive in sequence. It comes in at about 27.8% ABV.
How do you make an A.B.C. shot?
Chill the ingredients and the shot glass, then layer in order — amaretto, Irish cream, cognac — pouring each slowly over the back of a spoon so they stack rather than mix.
What does A.B.C. stand for?
It stands for Amaretto, Baileys (Irish cream), and Cognac, the three ingredients layered in the glass. The name is a simple mnemonic for the build order as much as the ingredient list.
