B-54 Shot
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 21.7% ABV ∙
The B-54 Shot is a three-layered shot of coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and amaretto, built in that order in a shot glass. Marzipan-sweet almond lands first from the top band, a creamy middle softens it, and bitter coffee closes underneath — rich and dessert-like.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Refrigerate all ingredients
- Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Crème de Café liqueur 15 mlIrish cream liqueur 15 mlAmaretto liqueur 15 ml
Tips
- Pour each equal‑parts layer gently over a bar spoon held just above the liquid surface so the liquid runs down the spoon and the layers don’t mix.
- Layer strictly by density from heaviest to lightest: Crème de Café first, then Irish cream, then Amaretto floated on top.
- Tilt the shot glass slightly and pour very slowly down the spoon's edge so each new layer settles without piercing the one below.
History
The B-54 is a variation of the B-52, made with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and amaretto. In this version, amaretto replaces the orange liqueur used in the B-52, giving the shot a softer, nuttier profile.
FAQ
What is in a B-54 shot?
Crème de Café (coffee) liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and Amaretto liqueur, poured in equal parts and layered in that order in a shot glass. It comes in at about 21.7% ABV and roughly 133 calories per serving.
Is a B-54 shot layered or shaken?
Layered. The three liqueurs have slightly different densities, so pouring each one slowly and in order lets them stack instead of mixing into one cloudy shot.
What glass is a B-54 shot served in?
A shot glass, which is the standard glass for any layered shot since it's small enough to show off the distinct bands of color.
How is a B-54 different from a B-52?
A B-54 swaps the B-52's orange liqueur top layer for amaretto, giving a nutty, almond-sweet finish instead of a citrus one. Both keep coffee liqueur and Irish cream as their base two layers.
What is a Kahlúa and Baileys shot called?
A shot made with just coffee liqueur and Irish cream, without a third layer, is often called a Kahlúa and Baileys or a mini Mudslide shot. Adding a third layer of amaretto turns it into a B-54, and orange liqueur instead of amaretto turns it into a B-52.
