Taste profile
Strong, balanced, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumShot glass
Cocktail guide
Bumble Bee
Bumble Bee combines Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Sambuca in a shot served in a shot glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Quick fact
Bumble Bee is usually served as a shot in a shot glass, and its identity is shaped by Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Sambuca.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1This is a layered shot.
- 2First pour the Bailey's into the shot glass.
- 3Then take an upside down spoon and touch it to the inside wall of the glass.
- 4Carefully add the Kahlua.
- 5Repeat this process for the Sambuca.
- 6If done properly, the alcohol will stay separated and resemble a bumble bee.
- 7Enjoy!!!
Method
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Bumble Bee is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Sambuca.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
✓Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Shot glass
Method
Built
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Sambuca. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a shot glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Bumble Bee sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
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Bumble Bee is usually served as a shot in a shot glass, and its identity is shaped by Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Sambuca.
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Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Shot
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Shot glass
Method
Built
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