B-55 Shot
A herbal and coffee cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 33.2% ABV ∙
The B-55 Shot is a layered shot of coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and absinthe, poured in that order into 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 mlAbsinthe 15 ml
Tips
- Pour each layer over a bar spoon, keeping its tip just above the surface of the previous layer, so the liquid trickles down rather than dropping in.
History
The B-55 is a B-52 variation that layers absinthe over the coffee liqueur and Irish cream, the anise spirit standing in for the original's orange liqueur and giving the shot a sharper, more herbal profile.
FAQ
What is in a B-55 shot?
15 ml each of coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and absinthe, layered in that order in a shot glass rather than shaken or stirred. It is roughly 33% ABV.
How do you make a B-55 shot?
Chill the glass and all three ingredients. Pour the coffee liqueur first, then float the Irish cream over the back of a spoon, then the absinthe the same way. Each layer has a different density, which is what lets them stack instead of blending.
What is the difference between a B-52 and a B-55 shot?
A B-52 layers coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and an orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier, while a B-55 swaps that top orange layer for absinthe. The coffee-and-cream base stays the same in both; only the final floated layer changes.
What is a B-55 shot served in?
A shot glass, poured neat with no ice, so the three layers remain visible from the outside.
