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B-53

Name: B-53
Cuisine: Shot
Ingredients: 1/3 shot Kahlua; 1/3 shot Sambuca; 1/3 shot Grand Marnier

B-53 combines Kahlua, Sambuca, Grand Marnier in a shot served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for house party.

Quick fact

The B-52 cocktail is a layered shot composed of coffee liqueur (Kahlúa), Irish cream, and Grand Marnier. When prepared properly, the ingredients separate into three distinctly visible layers.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

Kahluaspirit - Alcoholic

1/3 shot

Sambucaingredient - Non-alcoholic

1/3 shot

Grand Marnieringredient - Non-alcoholic

1/3 shot

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Layer the Kahlua, Sambucca and Grand Marnier into a shot glas in that order.
2Better than B-52

Method

Mixed

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: B-53 is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Kahlua, Sambuca, Grand Marnier.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for house party.

Glassware

Collins Glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Kahlua, Sambuca, Grand Marnier.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a collins glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

B-53 sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The B-52 cocktail is a layered shot composed of coffee liqueur (Kahlúa), Irish cream, and Grand Marnier. When prepared properly, the ingredients separate into three distinctly visible layers.

Source: B-52 (cocktail)

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