Jelly Bean Shot
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 18.4% ABV ∙
A stirred shot of sambuca, raspberry liqueur, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur with grenadine, fine-strained to mimic the flavor of a jelly bean. Dense and syrupy on the tongue, this chilled pour finishes candy-sweet with a faint anise whisper, its creamy body softening a lingering coffee-tinged edge.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Sambuca 15 mlRaspberry liqueur 15 mlIrish cream liqueur 15 mlCrème de Café liqueur 15 mlGrenadine syrup 10 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a jelly bean
Tips
- Stir rather than shake — shaking with the Irish cream risks curdling it against the sugary, citrus-free mix.
- Fine-strain into the chilled shot glass so no ice shards or cream flecks dull the smooth, candy-like texture.
- Chill the glass well beforehand; a warm glass lets the cream liqueur separate slightly before serving.
- Measure the grenadine carefully — even a small excess tips the balance too sweet and buries the sambuca's anise note.
FAQ
What is in a Jelly Bean Shot?
A Jelly Bean Shot is made of sambuca, raspberry liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and Crème de Café liqueur with a splash of grenadine, stirred with ice and fine-strained into a chilled shot glass. It is garnished with a jelly bean and comes in at about 18.4% ABV and roughly 215 calories per serving.
How do you make a Jelly Bean Shot?
Chill a shot glass, then stir the sambuca, raspberry liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, Crème de Café liqueur, and grenadine together with ice. Fine-strain into the chilled glass and garnish with a jelly bean.
Does a Jelly Bean Shot actually get you drunk?
Yes, it contains real alcohol, unlike a jello shot made mostly of gelatin and juice. At around 18.4% ABV it is comparable in strength to a glass of fortified wine, though the small shot-sized pour limits the total alcohol per serving.
