What ingredients are in a B-52?

1/3 Baileys Irish Cream, 1/3 Grand Marnier, 1/4 Kahlua

What glass do you use for a B-52?

A B-52 is traditionally served in a Shot glass.

How strong is a B-52?

A B-52 has an estimated ABV of 19.29%.

How many calories are in a B-52?

A B-52 contains approximately 84 calories per serving.

B-52 cocktail in a shot glass — made with Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, and Kahlua

B-52

B52

グラス Shot glass

難易度 Easy

カロリー ~84 kcal

ABV 19.29%

材料

手順

Layer ingredients into a shot glass. Serve with a stirrer.

IBA NewEra

B-52は、カルーア、ベイリーズアイリッシュクリーム、グランマルニエを明確な層で丁寧に並べ、飲む経験と同様に視覚的なスペクタクルを提供するIBA公認の層状ショットです。19.29%ABVで、甘くてコーヒー、クリーム、オレンジの組み合わせが豊かで温かく、すぐに親しみやすい。世界で最もよく知られたショットレシピの一つです。

History & Origins

The B-52 shot was reportedly created by Adam Honigman at the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, though its precise origin is disputed. It takes its name from the B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft, consistent with the trend of naming powerful drinks after military hardware. First documented in the late 1970s or early 1980s, it became an IBA-recognized New Era Drink and remains one of the most widely ordered layered shots globally.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet roasted coffee from the Kahlúa, creamy vanilla and chocolate from the Baileys, and a warm orange brandy note from Grand Marnier. Palate: Each layer delivers a sequential flavor experience — coffee sweetness first, then a creamy chocolate middle, finishing with the orange-cognac richness of Grand Marnier. Finish: Warm, sweet, and medium-length with a lingering orange note.

coffee creamy orange sweet rich

Pro Tip

Pour each layer slowly over an inverted bar spoon to maintain clean separation, working from heaviest to lightest: Kahlúa, Baileys, Grand Marnier.

使用テクニック

Layering

Data verified 9月 2017

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