B-54 Shot
A coffee and creamy cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 22% 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.
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
- Hold a bar spoon just above the surface and pour each 15 ml layer slowly over it, so the liqueur runs down gently and the layers stay apart.
History
The B-54 is a variation of the B-52 that layers coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and amaretto, with amaretto taking the place of the B-52's orange liqueur for 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 22% 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.
