B-55 Shot
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 36.3% ABV ∙
The B-55 Shot is a layered shooter of coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and absinthe, built in a shot glass without stirring. A sharp anise bite lands first from the floated top, then cream and sweet cold-brew coffee roll in underneath — dessert sweetness cut clean on the way down.
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
- Build in order of descending density: Crème de Café first, then Irish cream, then Absinthe floated last on top.
- Keep the spoon tip just above the surface of the previous layer, letting liquid trickle down rather than dropping in.
- Chill all three liqueurs beforehand so the denser layers settle cleanly instead of swirling into each other.
History
The B-55 is a variation of the B-52. It layers coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and absinthe, 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?
A B-55 Shot is coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and absinthe, poured in layers rather than shaken or stirred. It is built directly in a shot glass and drunk in one go, with roughly 36% ABV and about 147 calories per serving.
How do you make a B-55 shot?
Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass first, then float the Irish cream on top, then finish with a layer of absinthe poured slowly over the back of a spoon. Each liqueur is a different density, which is what lets the three layers 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.
