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

Gelas Cordial glass

Tingkat Kesulitan Easy

Kalori ~165 kcal

ABV 19,11%

Bahan

Blackberry Brandy 1 oz
Anis 1 oz

Petunjuk

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

Sweet Shot

The Jelly Bean is a simple two-ingredient shot that combines blackberry brandy with anis liqueur in equal parts, creating a flavor profile that genuinely mimics the candy it is named after. The blackberry brandy's dark fruit sweetness and the anis's licorice character combine to produce a familiar, nostalgic taste. It is served in a cordial or shot glass.

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 September 2017

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