What ingredients are in a Jelly Bean?

1 oz Blackberry Brandy, 1 oz Anis

What glass do you use for a Jelly Bean?

A Jelly Bean is traditionally served in a Cordial glass.

How strong is a Jelly Bean?

A Jelly Bean has an estimated ABV of 19,11%.

How many calories are in a Jelly Bean?

A Jelly Bean contains approximately 165 calories per serving.

Jelly Bean

Copa Cordial glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~165 kcal

ABV 19,11%

Ingredientes

Blackberry Brandy 1 oz
Anis 1 oz

Instrucciones

mix equal parts in pony glass-tastes just like a jelly bean!

Sweet Shot

El Jelly Bean es un simple chupito de dos ingredientes que combina brandy de mora con licor de anís en partes iguales, creando un perfil de sabor que genuinamente imita el caramelo del que toma su nombre. La dulzura oscura de la fruta del brandy de mora y el carácter a regaliz del anís se combinan para producir un sabor familiar y nostálgico. Se sirve en un vaso cordial o de chupito.

History & Origins

Candy-flavored shots became a staple of American bar culture in the 1980s and 1990s, when fruit liqueurs and flavored spirits gained wide commercial availability. The Jelly Bean shot is a product of this era, exploiting the natural flavor affinity between anise and blackberry that has been recognized in European confectionery for generations. The exact origin is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet blackberry and star anise, with a licorice character reminiscent of the candy. Palate: Very sweet and playful — the blackberry brandy's dark fruit richness blends seamlessly with the anis's licorice-anise flavor to create a genuinely candy-like experience. Finish: Sweet and lingering, with anise dominating the finish.

licorice blackberry sweet candy anise

Pro Tip

Mix at room temperature in equal parts in a small glass — no ice needed as the sweet flavors are best appreciated at slightly warmer temperatures.

Data verified septiembre 2017

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