What ingredients are in a B-53?

1/3 shot Kahlua, 1/3 shot Sambuca, 1/3 shot Grand Marnier

What glass do you use for a B-53?

A B-53 is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a B-53?

A B-53 has an estimated ABV of 25.48%.

How many calories are in a B-53?

A B-53 contains approximately 135 calories per serving.

B-53 cocktail in a collins glass — made with Kahlua, Sambuca, and Grand Marnier

B-53

杯型 Collins glass

难度 Easy

热量 ~135 kcal

ABV 25.48%

原料

Kahlua 1/3 shot
Sambuca 1/3 shot
Grand Marnier 1/3 shot

调制步骤

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

Shot Strong

B-53是经典B-52的变体，以Sambuca取代百利甜酒，配合卡鲁瓦和君度打造出更具茴芹主导、甜度更高的分层小射。25.48%的酒精度强于其著名前辈，Sambuca独特的甘草特性作为亮眼的中间层登场。咖啡、茴芹与橙子的组合乍看反差，却意外和谐。

History & Origins

The B-53 is a bar-culture derivative of the famous B-52 shot, created to provide a bolder, more herbaceous variation with Sambuca replacing the creamy Baileys layer. Its origin is disputed, emerging from the creative experimentation of bartenders in the 1980s and 1990s who were riffing on the layered shot format. The name follows the military aircraft naming convention established by the B-52.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Roasted coffee from the Kahlúa, the assertive anise and licorice of Sambuca, and the warm orange-brandy scent of Grand Marnier. Palate: Intensely sweet with distinct layers — coffee leads, then a bold anise surge from the Sambuca, followed by the orange and cognac richness of Grand Marnier. Finish: Long and warming, with a persistent anise-licorice note.

anise coffee orange sweet intense

Pro Tip

Layer in strict order — Kahlúa first, then Sambuca, then Grand Marnier — using the back of a spoon to keep the layers clean.

使用的技法

Layering

Data verified 四月 2016

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